Black Maternal Health
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‘You push, we catch’: A Q&A with Aya Wellness, the first Black-owned birth and wellness center in NC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
