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Black women are 3 times more likely than white women to die during childbirth. I myself was given a 50/50 chance of survival when I was born preterm, and this experience drove me to practice medicine and continues to drive me daily.     Black Maternal Health Week is a moment to recommit to our efforts of advancing healthcare for these women and for every single person who encounters the healthcare system. And it's more than one week – it is every day.   Learn how unseen impacts of our social and physical environment contribute to the issue and what we can do as a community to be a part of the solution: https://lnkd.in/es8N-5kR

*Tomorrow* March 7, 12-1pm Eastern: We Live for the We, Join me in conversation with Dani McClain, author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood. We'll explore how to address inequity and social conflict with children, and the importance of honest and responsible engagement. Additionally, we will delve into the unique challenges faced by single parents, emphasizing the need for community support, and Dani will share insights on the critical issue of Black maternal health during the postpartum period. Register here! https://lnkd.in/eNne7PFm #BlackMotherhood #ParentingPanel #CommunitySupport #MaternalHealth #ParentingDiscussion #EquityInParenting

Join the AIM program as we recognize Black Maternal Health Week this April 11 - 17, 2024. This Black Mamas Matter Alliance-founded and led campaign highlights reproductive health, autonomy, and equitable, high-quality, patient-centered care. These concepts are the core of all AIM objectives as we seek to amplify this important focus, learning from Black-led organizations and Black advocates and scholars while supporting best practices that make birth safer, improve maternal health outcomes, and save lives. https://buff.ly/3U5zUOu

*Tomorrow* March 7, 12-1pm Eastern: We Live for the We, Join me in conversation with Dani McClain, author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood. We'll explore how to address inequity and social conflict with children, and the importance of honest and responsible engagement. Additionally, we will delve into the unique challenges faced by single parents, emphasizing the need for community support, and Dani will share insights on the critical issue of Black maternal health during the postpartum period. Register here! https://lnkd.in/e3qFr7kz #BlackMotherhood #ParentingPanel #CommunitySupport #MaternalHealth #ParentingDiscussion #EquityInParenting

As Black Maternal Health Week draws to a close, let’s continue to share our stories, raise awareness, and protect women, children, and families. Black women and our children experience death and injury from childbirth at rates significantly higher than our White counterparts. There are many reasons for this as physicians like Dr. Bayo C. and Dr. Rebeca Segraves explain in their advocacy work, but we know bias is one of them. As the medical community works to educate staff on the bias-induced disparities, practical strategies like active listening, empathetic questioning, and chronic stress management can be deployed to help improve outcomes for Black women and children. 🖤. #wellness #riskmanagement #blackmaternalhealth

HRSA is proud to partner with #maternalhealth providers and stakeholders for Black Maternal Health Week. We recognize that many Black mothers face challenges in accessing quality health care. The reality is that Black mothers are 2-4 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white mothers. #HRSAhelpsmoms by supporting maternal health services like culturally-specific doula and home visiting programs that can make a positive impact in Black mothers’ lives. We are committed to increasing the public health workforce’s knowledge and skills to improve maternal health outcomes. During #BMHW24 and every day, let’s do our part to raise awareness of this unacceptable disparity and honor the resilience of Black mothers. Please share how you are partnering with purpose to improve Black maternal health. Let us know about your accomplishments. Post links to your programs. Share stories. Thank your partners. Use our toolkit: http://ms.spr.ly/6047cAjvT #HRSAhelpsMoms Learn more about our maternal health programs: http://ms.spr.ly/6048cAjvp

Our core belief: Oral health disparities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nevada is a preventable, avoidable, and solvable problem. When individuals with disabilities are unable to receive oral health services, it can result in pain, poor health outcomes, the need for emergency care and costly procedures, and loss of quality of life. By promoting good oral health for individuals with ID/DD and supporting their caregivers, as well as connecting providers with individuals needing resources, improvements can be made to the health of some of our most vulnerable populations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAtppCUa

Did you know this week is #Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW24)? As a Black woman, I feel it’s crucial for us to acknowledge and discuss the particular challenges that we face when it comes to maternal health. Did you know that according to the CDC, in #Georgia, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is 3 times higher than their white counterparts? Coupled with the fact that 20% of Black women in Georgia are uninsured, the situation becomes crystal clear - we are witnessing a health care disparity that urgently needs addressing. As a Black woman (and hopefully future mother), my heart aches at these statistics. Black families are more likely to see mothers and babies die during childbirth. Black women also have more pregnancy-related complications. I know firsthand how strong and resilient we are, but it's clear that we face challenges in our access to medical care, especially during pregnancy. That being said, I'm inspired by the tireless efforts of organizations such as Kaiser Permanente Georgia and the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), which are working relentlessly to change these statistics in our state. They remind us daily that change is not only possible but also happening. I urge you to support these organizations and use your voice - for yourself, your friends, your family, and generations to come. Let's remember that the fight for better Black maternal health is about more than just statistics — it's about real women with real lives who deserve the same access to quality health care as anyone else. Let’s continue the dialogue, raise awareness, and create a brighter future for all mothers in Georgia.

No matter how far we advance there will always be a system serving as a sneaky link to set us back. I often think of the forgotten population related to Black Maternal Health, the Afro-Latino women and birthing people. Health literacy is imperative in conjunction to DEI for all, especially for ESL communication. Imagine a birthing person or parent being prescribed medication for their child or themselves “once” per day but they administer it 11 times and it results in a near miss or a fatality or something worse— involvement with the Family Regulation System because a safety threat emerges related to medical neglect due to the lack of health literacy. There are so many other examples I can think of that can compromise birth and maternal health outcomes. The abuse of legislative power that continues to work against Black bodies is so unfair. First affirmative action, now this. #pushback #fightback #stoptheabuseofpower #DEImatters #healthequitymatters #healthliteracyisDEI

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