Tag: African American women

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  “I just don’t want to die, while giving birth”.

  Midwife Victoria Buchanan hears a common refrain from pregnant Black women in her care:  “Oh, I just don’t want to die,” Buchanan said they tell her. “I just want to come out of here alive. I want to have a healthy baby. I want to be next to my kids.” Buchanan, 28, believes that she…

  September 4, 2023

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  1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: U.S. report

  As the U.S. battles rising maternal death rates, 1 in 5 mothers say they were verbally abused, ignored or otherwise disrespected by health care providers during maternal care. — Read on www.axios.com/2023/08/23/mothers-mistreated-pregnancy-care

  August 25, 2023

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  Breastfeeding, The Importance Of It.

  August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month when we celebrate and support those who choose to breastfeed their babies. August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week and it is important to note that a significant percentage of women of color don’t breastfeed. I once spoke to a young lady and asked if she breastfed her baby and…

  August 19, 2023