A new public health study is shedding light on the real-life impact of abortion bans—and the findings point to growing risks for Black women. Researchers found that in states with strict abortion restrictions, preterm birth rates among Black women increased beyond expected levels, raising urgent questions about access to care, systemic inequities, and maternal health outcomes in a post-Dobbs America.
Tag: Black maternal health
Posted inFAMILY & FRIENDS, Fitness, Take Care Sis
The Failure to Track Data on Stillbirths Undermines Efforts to Prevent Them
Fetal death records are often missing cause of death, race and other crucial information.
Posted in'Real Talk', Fitness, Things to do
“It Just Wasn’t Time”- A Miscarriage Story
A miscarriage story, I’Kisha Lang shares her reflection on a recent experience
Posted in2020 NEOSOJO, Fitness
Home Visitation Program Reduces Infant Mortality in Medicaid Recipients
Part 3 of our Black women’s maternal health series with the Cleveland Observer
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Helping Moms and Babies Celebrate A First Year
Part 2 in our series with The Cleveland Observer