Black Maternal Healthcare
Black Maternal Healthcare
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Report Says Black Women are Undergoing C-Sections They Don’t Need And The Reason Why Will Upset You
Researchers say race and economics are key factors in these outcomes.
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Really?! ‘Married to Medicine’ Star Dr. Jackie Called Pregnant Black Women the D-Word
Days after her conversation with VP Kamala Harris on the Black maternal health crisis, fans say the social media star is full of it.
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VA Plans to Offer Abortions to Some Vets–Even in States with Bans
It’s another chapter in the battle over post-Roe availability.
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Black Women Living with Fibroids: Tell us Your Story.
Studies show Black women are three times more likely to develop fibroids than any other racial group
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For Black Mothers, Breastfeeding Isn’t Always An Option
Lack of support from employers and the healthcare system leaves many Black mothers dependent on formula
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Sen. Bill Cassidy Claims Racist Remarks on Maternal Mortality Were Taken Out of Context
In an interview with POLITICO, the Republican Senator said his state’s high maternal health rate wouldn’t be so bad if Black moms weren’t counted
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Husband Sues California Hospital For The ‘Culture of Racism’ That Led To The Death Of His Wife During Labor
While the hospital refuses to acknowledge its biases, one husband and father is taking it to the courtroom.
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Black Women Talk Fibroids, Fertility, and Motherhood
For Black Maternal Healthcare Week, several Black women open up about their thoughts, feelings, and decisions about their diagnosis and pregnancy.
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Biden Administration Plans Support for Black Mothers
EXCLUSIVE: This Black Maternal Health Week, the Biden Administration told the Root it’s committed to reducing the racial disparities in maternal health care
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Necole Kane Wants Women to Have a Better Relationship With Their Periods
My Happy Flo helps to balance a woman’s hormones, leaving her with less painful periods