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Articles by: maternal health

This Mother's Day, We Advocate For Black Mothers’ Health
In Her We Trust · Mother's Day · Op-Ed · Politics

This Mother's Day, We Advocate For Black Mothers’ Health

Rep. Lauren Underwood explains why we need to focus more on Black maternal health especially, as Black women face greater challenges during pregnancy.
By Rep. Lauren Underwood · May 7, 2020
New York Woman Dies During Childbirth Days After Tweeting Concerns About Hospital Care
News

New York Woman Dies During Childbirth Days After Tweeting Concerns About Hospital Care

Amber Isaac had a dreadful suspicion that she would not survive the birth of her son. In the end, her greatest concern became a reality.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 29, 2020
On Black Womanhood, Black Motherhood, And The Systems That Harm Us
Health and Wellness

On Black Womanhood, Black Motherhood, And The Systems That Harm Us

To close out Black Maternal Health Week, this dynamic ESSENCE panel discusses systems of harm, solutions, and healing.
By Kirsten West Savali · Apr 17, 2020
Black Women Are Leading The Fight For Respectful Maternity Care During COVID-19 Crisis And Beyond
Health and Wellness · Op-Ed

Black Women Are Leading The Fight For Respectful Maternity Care During COVID-19 Crisis And Beyond

White supremacy itself is a comorbidity for the novel coronavirus, waiting to make a bad situation worse.
By Carmen Green & Krystina Muhammad · Apr 15, 2020
Black Mamas Can Thrive During Childbirth, COVID-19 Or Not
Culture

Black Mamas Can Thrive During Childbirth, COVID-19 Or Not

Like hurricane season, this moment of preparing for and hoping to avoid what could be catastrophic can exacerbate the stress and anxiety that pregnant Black people feel. There are actions and options to alleviate these trauma responses.
By Joia Crear-Perry · Mar 19, 2020
Milwaukee Woman Dies After Being Left Unattended In Emergency Room
News

Milwaukee Woman Dies After Being Left Unattended In Emergency Room

Tashonna Ward, 25, complained of shortness of breath before checking in to an emergency room in Milwaukee. Hours later she was dead.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 13, 2020
California Now Requires Perinatal Health Providers To Receive Implicit Bias Training
News · Politics

California Now Requires Perinatal Health Providers To Receive Implicit Bias Training

The California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsome and aims to decrease Black maternal deaths.
By Tanya A. Christian · Oct 10, 2019
Porsha Williams On Her Unborn Daughter: 'I’m Really Connected To Her Now'
Celebrity · Entertainment

Porsha Williams On Her Unborn Daughter: 'I’m Really Connected To Her Now'

After suffering a series of miscarriages in her previous relationship due to fibroid tumors, Williams is thankful to be experiencing a viable pregnancy.
By Keyaira Boone · Nov 30, 2018
Watch The OverExplainer: Black Maternal Health Reveals An Even Bigger Issue
News · Videos

Watch The OverExplainer: Black Maternal Health Reveals An Even Bigger Issue

Our blackness isn’t killing us, the system’s treatment of our blackness is killing us.
By Danielle Young · Nov 29, 2018
Beto O'Rourke: 'Texas Should Lead The Way With Better Health Care For Mothers And Women Of Color'
Op-Ed

Beto O'Rourke: 'Texas Should Lead The Way With Better Health Care For Mothers And Women Of Color'

Texas is on the front lines of a maternal mortality crisis that claims the lives of more women than almost any other state and almost any other developed country on […]
By Congressman Beto O'Rourke · Oct 30, 2018
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