In designing the study questions, the EPC consulted several Key Informants who represent the end-users of research. The EPC sought the Key Informant input on the priority areas for research and synthesis. Key Informants are not involved in the analysis of the evidence or the writing of the report. Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodological approaches, and/or conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of individual Key Informants.

Key Informants must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $5,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their role as end-users, individuals with potential conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any conflicts of interest.

The list of Key Informants who provided input to this report follows.

• Sean Blackwell, M.D.
  Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
  UTHealth/McGovern Medical School
  Houston, TX
• Estelle Borucki, R.N.
  Thundermist Health Center
  Norton Center, MA
• Mary Byrnes, Ph.D.
  Department of Surgery
  University of Michigan Medical School
  Ann Arbor, MI
• Beth Collins Sharp, Ph.D., R.N.
  Division of Program Innovation
  Office of Women’s Health
  Washington, DC
• Amy Gilliland, Ph.D.
  Doulas of North America
  Madison, WI
• Yvonne Tobah Butler, M.D.
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Mayo Clinic
  Rochester, MN
• Mark Turrentine, M.D.^*
  Division of Gynecologic and Obstetric Specialists
  Baylor College of Medicine
  Houston, TX
• Sherry Weitzen, M.D.^*
  Family and Community Medicine
  University of New Mexico Hospital
  Albuquerque, NM

Footnotes

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Provided input on Draft Report