NBC Meet the Press
December 3 — NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Allyson Felix
Dec 3, 2023
NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby updates on Israel-Hamas war. Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses his campaign as Iowa caucuses approach. Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix talks about Black maternal health crisis in the U.S.
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- Allyson Felix emphasizes the need for better maternal healthcare for black women, including awareness, support, and policy changes to address disparities.
- Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's advocacy and dedication to improving maternal healthcare will be remembered and celebrated, despite facing complications during pregnancy.
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Alison Felix advocates for better maternal healthcare for black women
Alison Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in Olympic history, is calling for better maternal healthcare for black women. She shares her personal experience of developing severe preeclampsia during her pregnancy and the lack of awareness and support she received. Felix emphasizes the need for doctors to inform women of color about their higher risk for complications and provide specific information about signs to look out for. She also highlights the importance of implicit bias training for healthcare professionals and policy changes to address the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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