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This study investigated whether these disparities persist in the Military Health System (MHS) among active-duty service women (ADSW), an employed, universally insured population with at least a secondary education.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study used data claims of ADSW ages 17\u201349 with births during 2016\u20132023. International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) diagnostic, Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, and Current Procedural Terminology codes were used to identify births, perinatal outcomes, and maternal comorbidities. 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Officers had a higher risk for cesarean births, perineal lacerations, postpartum hemorrhage, and high-risk pregnancy at ages 35 and older.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this study, ADSW of minoritized races and lower rank experienced disparities in perinatal outcomes in the MHS. Lower hemorrhage risk for Black women contrasts with national data but aligns with previous MHS studies. 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