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.