Battling Over Birth Black Women And The Maternal Health Care Crisis
Black Women's HealthMaternal MortalityMaternal Healthcare CrisisBirth DisparitiesRacial Health Inequity
The maternal healthcare crisis disproportionately affects Black women, who face significantly higher rates of complications and mortality during pregnancy and childbirth. This complex issue stems from a confluence of factors including systemic racism within healthcare systems, socioeconomic disparities, and lack of access to quality care. Understanding these challenges is crucial to implementing effective strategies that improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and address the root causes of this persistent inequity.