In today's episode, I will dive into the critical topic of improving maternal health outcomes for black women and the promising programs that are making a difference.
Black women often face discrimination and stress during their pregnancies, birth and postpartum, leading to the highest rates of maternal mortality and health complications in the US.
However, there is hope on the horizon and Dr. Venice Haynes and Natalie Davis are joining me today to discuss the positive changes that are happening around this topic!
Venice is the Senior Director of Research and community engagement at United States of Care and brings over 14 years of public health experience. And Natalie is the CEO and co-founder of United States of care with nearly two decades of shaping American health care policies.
I'm so thrilled to share this interview in honor of black maternal health week as a means to help raise awareness and support wider adoptions of these crucial programs and practices. And if you want to keep listening to learn more about the realities of black maternal health, I encourage you to listen to Episode 73 after this one.
Resources and Related Episodes
"Bright Spots" Report from United States of Care
Nurse Family Partnerships - Provides resources and support for first-time moms.
Black Mom of Glowing - Peer support group for maternal mental health.
Family Solutions - Provides resources and support for parents and children in rural communities in South Carolina
Maven Clinic - Provides reproductive and family healthcare for members.
Ocean Family Center - Has a program that gives free virtual psychotherapy appointments for mothers.
Shades of Blue Project - Offers a postpartum support group through journaling in Houston, Texas.
Spinning Babies - Provide resources on a physiological approach to preparing for and caring for birth.
EP73: The Realities of Black Maternal Health
Ask Me Anything: Talking Placentas, Epidurals, and Second Pregnancies
Unpacking Cervical Checks & Membrane Sweeps
How One Mama's Birth Started with the Midwives' Brew
Epidurals 101: Get Informed About Epidurals for Birth
Exactly How Do They Put You Into Labor?
10 Surprisingly Common Newborn Behaviors with Dr. Mona Amin
Ask Me Anything
Preparing for Postpartum: What You Can Do Before Giving Birth
Giving Birth Overseas: One Mom's Birth Story Navigating an International Healthcare System
What (and What Not!) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Birth and a Bit About Eating During Labor
Cord Blood Banking Unpacked
What's It Like to Be an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 2
Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 1
Ask an OBGYN Anything with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
Gabby's Difficult Birth and Postpartum Experience
Let's Talk About Group B Strep
Discussing Perinatal Mental Health with Perinatal Psychiatrist, Nichelle Haynes
Queer Couple Share Their Birth Story
Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy and Birth
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