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First steps into a developing a Women’s Health Strategy in Suffolk & North Essex. Have your say via the short survey - what you say could make a difference in the services provided in the future!

Women's experiences are shaped by their broader connections and community. Understanding this is key to understanding how to better serve women during childbirth and postnatal care.      Today, we're highlighting another paper from a recent BMJ Global Health special issue on positive postnatal experiences. In this one, researchers analyzed papers that evaluated the role of family members—fathers, partners, and other relatives—on postnatal care. The papers shows that these populations can have significant influence on women accessing postnatal care resources. The results suggest that health providers design inclusive approaches that include access to services for both parents and more "family-friendly" information that applies to all.     Congratulations to Kenneth Finlayson, Emma Sacks, Vanessa Brizuela, Nicola Crossland, Sarah Cordey, Daniela Ziegler, Etienne V. Langlois, Dena Javadi, Liz Comrie-Thomson, Soo Downe and Mercedes Bonet on this contribution to our understanding of PNC!     Learn more from this paper, and the other papers published in this special issue at: https://lnkd.in/etC8-YQ6. 

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, let's talk about Birth Equity. It's time for action towards creating a more equitable system for Black birthing people. One approach is implementing Respectful Care Breakfasts - a space for healthcare providers and patients to discuss cultural humility and respectful care practices. Drawing out experiences of Black and other marginalized birthing people through PREM survey data is critical to this work too. However, health equity needs to be baked into healthcare systems' policies, procedures and community investments and partnerships. It needs to be measured and healthcare organizations held accountable to those metrics. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BirthEquity https://lnkd.in/dvVDakkj

Urgency. “I would say every mum - no matter what race, culture, background - every parent, deserves to come home with their babies." She added: "I want more children. But I am petrified. I would have to trust a system that let me down so badly. How do I know it's not going to happen again? What do you do when you crave children so much but you do not trust the system?" Although the overall proportion of babies who die has reduced over the past five years, there are still big differences in the proportion of babies from different ethnic groups who are dying. Among all ethnic groups, Black babies now have the highest mortality rates and are twice as likely to be stillborn or die within the first 28 days after birth and Asian babies are over one and a half times more likely compared with white babies. Thanks NHS Race & Health Observatory for the proactive approach to closing equity gaps. We are looking forward to learning alongside several teams across England as part of the upcoming Learning and Action Network. Prof Habib Naqvi MBE IHI Tricia Morente Bolender Nandi Simpson Arnie Puntis Minara Chowdhury https://lnkd.in/eJDqy_Qb

Reflecting on the MBRRACE report 2023, it highlights a concerning pattern of inequality within ethnically diverse communities. I've asked about local impact and change for these groups with little response from maternity services. How can we address cultural nuances without community involvement? Let's champion inclusive dialogue for positive change. #HealthEquality #communityinclusion.

Outcomes, Outcomes, Outcomes, not tweets, blogs, or swish statements for the sake of women and the babies affected by differential outcomes. Pregnant people and their families need to feel safe before they walk through the door, everyone has a duty to know why these disparities in outcomes occur and how to ensure they don’t exist in the provision of health and care maternity services globally. Safety culture must be a just one, or safety only exists for some! Skills need to be intrinsic and link to values, anti racist practice is connected deeply to the structure of racism via systemic, institutional and of course interpersonal racism that leads to poor outcomes. We know this, we have for some time, the catalyst for systemic improvements and knowledge building will be interesting to examine.

This is a PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS! I will NOT stay silent! #BirthingWhileBlack please share post! Through my dissertation research, I’ve uncovered troubling connections between unnecessary C-sections performed on Black women and potential insurance benefits. This practice not only violates the trust between patients and healthcare providers but endangers the lives of Black women. Doulas, who provide critical support and advocacy, can help prevent these unnecessary procedures, offering Black women a voice in their care, reducing stress, and improving outcomes. However, access to doula care is limited, leaving many Black mothers vulnerable. To take action, I’ve joined the Birth Equity Collective of Chester County, PA, a community dedicated to advocating for change in maternal health outcomes. Together, we will be pushing for reforms to ensure that Black women receive the respectful, compassionate, and medically appropriate care they deserve. We’re starting the process of addressing these systemic inequalities by amplifying the role of doulas and calling for accountability in healthcare practices. #blackhealth #blackmaternalhealth #publichealth #healthdisparities #healthinequities

Health equity is not just an ideal but a necessity—especially in maternal health. The American Medical Association's recent study on maternal health in Chicago highlights a stark reality: significant disparities exist that disproportionately affect Black mothers. The study reveals that maternal mortality rates in Chicago are significantly higher for Black women, with socioeconomic factors, access to care, and implicit bias playing major roles. This isn't just a health issue—it's a social justice crisis. As healthcare professionals and advocates, we must urgently address these disparities. This means not only improving access to quality prenatal care but also dismantling the systemic barriers that perpetuate inequality. By working together to prioritize health equity, we can ensure that every mother, regardless of race or background, has a fair and just opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience. #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #AMA

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Did you know not all current available newborn screening tests are available in all states? Here are two ways patient advocates can play a role in advancing this important public health service: 1.  Nominate a disorder for inclusion on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP)! Patient advocacy groups interested in completing this process should review and submit the preliminary nomination form (link: https://lnkd.in/e2mYN7if) to determine whether a condition meets the four basic requirements needed to be considered for review. 2. Support efforts to add disorders to your state's standard screening panel. Some states add disorders through the legislative process, while others do so through administrative changes. There's not one approach that applies to every state, so start by contacting your state-level elected representative or seeking out organizations that have been involved in previous efforts! For more information about Newborn Screening, visit: - https://lnkd.in/eyCtwHP5 - https://lnkd.in/g_CnMau Learn more about why knowing earlier is better for potential lifesaving treatments at patienteducation.asgct.org #newbornscreening ##2024NBS #ASGCTadvocacy

I didn't wake up one day and decide that discussing the intimate details of my cancer experiences, early onset menopause, and mental health complications sounded like a fun career. But sometimes, you choose your calling, and other times, your calling chooses you. My circumstances with the system led me to advocacy and education. No turning back now! Did you know that the NIH did not mandate the inclusion of women and underrepresented groups in clinical trials until 1993? Or that as recently as 2018, only 15% of the NIH budget was allocated to women's health, and only 1% of that allocation was dedicated to reproductive aging? Listen, it's no secret that heart disease and sleep issues show up differently for women and, therefore, need to be studied differently (only one example). So, let's keep speaking up, applying pressure to lawmakers, and insisting that educational institutions and initiatives embrace the idea that for women, women's health intersects with, well... everything! What's your addition to this list? #yourvoicematters #WomensHealth #HealthcareAdvocacy #ResearchEquity #PatientVoice