Tag: Black maternal health
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What’s the Momnibus Act and How Can You Help Support Its Initiatives?
At home insemination Hey there! If you’ve been hearing about the Momnibus Act and wondering what it’s all about, you’re not alone. The Momnibus is a legislative effort aimed at tackling the alarming maternal mortality crisis in the U.S., which is particularly dire for Black and Indigenous women. It’s made up of 13 bills that…
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25 Advocates for Black Maternal Health
At home insemination Hey friends! Let’s chat about some amazing individuals and organizations that are working hard to improve Black maternal health. You may not know, but Black women in the U.S. face some serious challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. They are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues compared to…
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My Wife Fell Victim to the Black Maternal Health Crisis
At home insemination Clayton Johnson is sharing his heart-wrenching story about his wife, who tragically passed away after their second stillbirth. Content warning: This narrative includes themes of pregnancy loss and maternal mortality. Clayton vividly remembers the moment he and his wife, Emily, discovered they were expecting for the second time. It was particularly emotional…
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Doctors Dismissed My Childbirth Concerns — So Now I Advocate for All Black Moms
At home insemination When I was pregnant with my first child, I faced a frustrating reality: my concerns as a Black woman were largely ignored by my healthcare provider. Despite knowing that Black women are three times more likely to experience severe complications during pregnancy compared to white women, I felt unheard. My prenatal visits…