Black Maternal Health: Addressing Critical Health Disparities
News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health care, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries. The rates of Black maternal mortality are particularly high.
Below, we discuss the Black maternal health crisis and what medical professionals, health care systems and more can do to combat these disparities. We also cover what else can be done to address this crisis.