Parenting Decolonized What Expecting and New Black Moms Need to Hear
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Oct 24, 2019 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Theresa Chapple, a reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist, delves into the alarming disparities in maternal health that Black women face. She highlights the chilling statistic that Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts. The conversation covers systemic inequities in healthcare, the traumatic experiences during pregnancy, and the importance of self-advocacy. Dr. Chapple also emphasizes reclaiming privacy and control during childbirth, making a powerful case for community involvement in addressing these critical health issues.
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Black Maternal Mortality Disparities
- Black women are three times more likely than white women to experience fetal death, infant death, or maternal death in childbirth.
- These outcomes form a connected continuum, which impacts prevention efforts in the medical community.
Preventable Maternal Deaths
- Maternal deaths are rare but 70% are preventable; focus on actions that reduce preventable deaths.
- We must address and reduce the excess burden that Black women suffer in maternal health outcomes.
Self-Advocacy in Care
- Advocate for yourself strongly in medical settings, even during pain or fear.
- Choose doctors with whom you feel comfortable and can communicate openly.