Black Maternal Health Care in North Carolina
Here are the ways you can improve maternal health care in NC
Published May 16, 2024
NC has major gaps in maternal care, especially for rural communities of color. Here's how you can help.
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‘You don’t know what you don’t know’: A Q&A with a NC doula on making maternal care affordable and accessible
Published May 14, 2024
It can be difficult and expensive to be a pregnant person in NC, especially if you’re Black or live in a rural community. We talked with a NC doula about the gaps in care and making doulas more accessible to all.
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How Democrats’ ‘Mamas First Act’ could save lives by funding doula and midwife services
Published May 11, 2024
A bill co-sponsored by Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina would expand access to a vital tool in the fight to address the nation’s Black maternal health crisis.
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NC midwives might be the key to the Black maternal health crisis
Published May 9, 2024
As NC’s health leaders grapple with a maternal health crisis that’s particularly impactful for Black women—who are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women—midwives could play a huge role.
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‘You push, we catch’: A Q&A with Aya Wellness, the first Black-owned birth and wellness center in NC
Published May 9, 2024
The leaders of a groundbreaking birthing center in North Carolina on the Black maternal health crisis, what they do, and the racist roots of prejudice against midwives.
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Debunking one big myth about Black healthcare
Published May 6, 2024
It's crucial to challenge harmful myths. One especially harmful one is the idea that Black individuals have higher pain thresholds.
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The harsh truth of maternal health for Black Americans
Published May 5, 2024
It’s time to confront the harsh realities of systemic inequities in maternal healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely than white woman to die from causes related to pregnancy. There’s a lot behind those numbers. Things like access to healthcare, underlying chronic health conditions, systemic […]
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How to spot the symptoms of preeclampsia
Published May 5, 2024
Let's confront the stark reality: too few understand the challenging experience of preeclampsia in Black maternal health.
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Good news! NC offers free classes for overwhelmed and isolated parents
Published May 5, 2024
Access to affordable resources isn’t just about the child’s well-being—it’s about supporting parents too! From infancy through adolescence, every stage presents unique challenges and without adequate support, parents can feel overwhelmed and isolated, affecting their mental health and parenting abilities. The NC Triple P State Learning Collaborative ensures that every parent, regardless of their stage, […]
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VIDEO: How midwives could help NC’s Black maternal health crisis
Published May 5, 2024
There's so much people don't understand about midwives, but the profession could be one piece of a comprehensive solution to NC's Black maternal health crisis.
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Comparing the cost of home births and hospital births
Published May 5, 2024
As healthcare costs soar, many are turning to alternative birthing options like midwifery care and home births or birthing centers.
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‘Break the silence’: A project that aims to better understand NC’s Black maternal health crisis
Published May 1, 2024
Our goal is to examine the deep roots of the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina, offer important resources, and amplify the personal stories behind the numbers.
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