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Nurturing the mind and spirit: Essential postpartum tips for Black mothers

Nurturing the mind and spirit: Essential postpartum tips for Black mothers

When exploring the nourishment and nurturing of America’s foundation, you will inevitably find it was built upon Black mothers.

September 25th, 2024 >

Maternal health report finds fatal disparities

Obstetric racism. Those words hung in the air during the EQTY 2023: A Summit for Health Justice Conference held in Boston last month. At the time, a panel of doctors and community activists addressed critical questions related to “Equity in Pregnancy.”

October 11th, 2023 >

High maternal morbidity rate remains a deep concern for Black women

One pregnant Black mother-to-be reported that her doctor minimized her concerns about whether her chronic hypertension would harm her while giving birth. Another said she could not get her doctor to listen to her about her health issues.

August 2nd, 2023 >

Lupus and pregnancy

Lupus and pregnancy

At one time, women with lupus were advised not to have children. The risk to their health and that of their fetus was too high. Fast forward a number of years and the story has changed.

October 13th, 2022 >