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Oklahoma group helps Black women get adequate maternity care amid high mortality rates
It is Black Maternal Health Week, and an Oklahoma group is dedicated to fixing disparities in health care for Black pregnant women.
The Miami Times16h
Doulas, midwives and lawmakers challenge erasure of Black women in maternal health care
Brandie Bishop-Stacker was absent from school the day her little sister was born 24 years ago. Instead, the then-10-year-old ...
Opinion
The Gazette17hOpinion
Quiet as it’s kept: The continuing fight for Black Maternal Health
Dr. Scott developed the first valid tool in existence created to identify and define obstetric racism as an adverse medical event. This tool, called the PREM-OB scale, measures the impact of racism, ...
WXYZ-TV Channel 76h
'Get an advocate': Mother of 2 shares advice during Black Maternal Health Week
It’s Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. Now through Thursday, state and local leaders are raising awareness about the challenges Black families face during pregnancy.
Black Maternal Health Week: What’s The Difference Between Midwives And Doulas?
Black Maternal Health Week starts today, and we’re discussing the crucial differences between midwives and doulas.
KERA News12h
Black Girls in Art Spaces began with a dream in Dallas
It was a fitting backdrop for Black Girls in Art Spaces’ first gathering of the year. The arts community founded by Dallas ...
WBAL-TV on MSN10h
'We need to be acknowledged': Alliance says doulas can reduce mortality rate for Black mothers
The Doula Alliance of Maryland said the maternal mortality rate for Black Maryland mothers is 2.3 times higher than white moms.
WMAR 2 News9h
Empowering Black mothers: Nu Momish's lifeline through 'Momma Needs a Hand' Program"
Nu Momish is supporting Black mothers with its “Momma Needs a Hand” program, aimed at easing daily parenting duties and ...