
What Expecting and New Black Moms Need to Hear
Parenting Decolonized
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Navigating Trauma and Advocacy in Black Maternal Health
This chapter explores the trauma experienced by Black mothers during pregnancy and its impact on parenting, highlighting alarming maternal and infant mortality rates. The speakers discuss systemic inequities in healthcare, cultural distrust towards medical providers, and the importance of self-advocacy and support systems like doulas. Emphasizing the need for open dialogue and policy changes, the chapter advocates for a holistic approach to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women.
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