Posts Tagged ‘Black motherhood’
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Risk for Stroke
A new study by the American Heart Association conducted over 25 years looks into high rates of preeclampsia for pregnant Black women and how it connects to the risk of stroke.
Read MoreMedicalized Birth and the Attack on Black Motherhood
One midwife organization is taking on the medical industry to bring their services back to the Black mothers who need them.
Read MoreBlack and Latina Mothers’ induced labor rates rise due to systematic racism
A new study found that Black and Latina mothers in the US may have been induced into labor based on the needs of White pregnant women.
Read MoreFear Is a Reality of Black Motherhood
Black parents understand the results of recent research, which reveals the fear Black mothers feel for their children.
Read MoreThe Rise of Black-Owned Birth Centers
A new birthing center in Chicago aims to improve Black maternal and infant health, which currently lags behind white health outcomes.
Read MoreBabies born to Black mothers who use fertility treatments die at far higher rates than those born to white mothers
A recent CDC report revealed the discrepancy in infant mortality between Black and white children, especially those conceived with IVF.
Read More‘Till’ lays bare a palpable fear of Black mothers in white America
In Tinubu’s opinion, the new movie ‘Till’ sheds light on the plight of Black mothers who want to protect their children from racism.
Read MoreHaving A Baby Made Me Rethink Black Excellence
Sage Howard reveals how having a son made her feel as though she was betraying her Black community and the sacrifices they’d made.
Read MoreFor Black Mothers, Breastfeeding Isn’t Always An Option
Like COVID-19, the baby formula shortage has highlighted disparities between Black and other Americans–this time emphasizing medical racism.
Read MoreBaby Formula Shortage Taking Toll on Black Mothers, Families
Although a formula shortage affects any family with a baby, Black families are especially vulnerable due to their breastfeeding difficulties.
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