Understanding How the Built Environment Affects Pregnancy-Related Falls
Did you know that nearly one in three pregnant women in the United States experiences a fall each year? That’s a staggering number is comparable to the risk level among older adults. Yet, when we talk about fall prevention, we often overlook pregnancy as a vulnerable life stage that deserves special attention. Most fall-risk assessments in maternity care focus on physical or behavioral factors, not on the spaces women move through every day. From home layouts to bathroom design, the built...
