Ep 254: Maternal Disparities, How You Can Stay Safe, and How You Can Help

All About Pregnancy & Birth

English - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 588 ratings
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This episode is being released during Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). Black Maternal Health Week was created by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a national coalition created to ensure all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.

In this episode you’re going to learn about pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Specifically, you’ll learn about the racial disparities in obstetric care as well as causes and solutions. You'll also learn how to keep yourself safe and how to help other pregnant people, too.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How maternal morbidity and mortality are definedHow many people die from pregnancy-related causes each yearHow morbidity and mortality rates vary by raceWhy focusing on Black Mamas is essentialHow to interpret maternal data correctlyWhat the most common causes are of pregnancy-related deathWhat you can do to help

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