The Assignment with Audie Cornish Why More Black Moms Are Choosing Home Births
Dec 14, 2023
The podcast explores the reasons behind the high maternal mortality rates among black women and the increasing trend of choosing home births. It discusses the challenges faced by black women in hospitals and the need for improvements. The speaker shares personal experiences and highlights the disparities in childbirth safety. An upcoming episode focuses on home births and black maternal mortality, premiering on TV on December 17th.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Rise of Home Births Among Black Women
01:30 • 8min
Choosing Home Births and the Need for Hospital Improvements
09:34 • 5min
The Challenging Conversation with the OBGYN
14:09 • 13min
The Disparity in Childbirth Safety and the Increasing Numbers of Black Women Choosing Home Births
27:03 • 2min
Upcoming Episode: Home Birth Journey: Saving Black Moms
28:56 • 2min