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.
It's crucial to challenge harmful myths. One especially harmful one is the idea that Black individuals have higher pain thresholds.
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...
Let's confront the stark reality: too few understand the challenging experience of preeclampsia in Black maternal health.
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...
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.
As healthcare costs soar, many are turning to alternative birthing options like midwifery care and home births or birthing centers.
Abortion providers work to meet current demand, scramble to accommodate a looming surge of out-of-state patients as Florida’s six-week ban takes effect.
“Despite Black people comprising only 22% of North Carolina’s population, Black women accounted for 43% of pregnancy related deaths between 2020 and 2022,” Rep. Price said.
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here's what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.
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