Table 2. Research priorities of people who have experienced Lyme disease and pregnancy.

Research areas	Specific priorities
Transmission	Investigate possible sexual, perinatal, and breast milk transmission
Testing	Improve accuracy and accessibility of testing; standardize testing during pregnancy
Treatment	Develop consistent treatment protocols for pregnant people and general population
Disease presentation	Ensure assessment of outcomes includes long-term follow-up; investigate associations between LD and pregnancy complications, and LD and adverse child health outcomes
Education	Improve training and education for healthcare practitioners about LD; support more interprofessional collaboration with alternative healthcare providers (i.e., naturopaths)