Racism is Literally Killing African-American Mothers

[K.Dot]

This maternal health crisis is driven by the high rates of African-American women who die while pregnant or within one year of the end of a pregnancy. Black mothers die at three to four times the rate of white mothers due to pregnancy-related complications.

While existing health disparities can add to the risk, one recent study found that racism is a major driver of the gap.

An issue brief published by the Center for American Progress suggests that stress induced by racial discrimination plays a significant role in the high rates of black women’s maternal mortality.

Racism is Literally Killing African-American Mothers

 

[Kasgoinjail]

All over the world too
Something so natural should not be so dangerous

 

[Rockstar Mom]

This is real. And honestly, with pregnancy, you have one foot in life and one foot in death the ENTIRE time. People really underestimate how quickly pregnancy can go wrong. In both the pregnancy and birthing aspects.

So that on top of racial disparities, our sisters are suffering. Advocate for yourself or have someone you trust do it for you. If you don’t like the answer you get, or your treatment, get your second opinion. shyt, always get a second opinion regardless. We also need better education, more outreach programs, build better support systems, and look out for one another. We all we got out here.

 

[#1 pick]

I agree with RS Mom

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

This is real. And honestly, with pregnancy, you have one foot in life and one foot in death the ENTIRE time. People really underestimate how quickly pregnancy can go wrong. In both the pregnancy and birthing aspects.

So that on top of racial disparities, our sisters are suffering. Advocate for yourself or have someone you trust do it for you. If you don’t like the answer you get, it your treatment, get your second opinion. shyt, always get a second opinion regardless. We also need better education, more outreach programs, build better support systems, and look out for one another. We all we got out here.

All facts