Oula’s Post

Did you know that Black women are three times more likely to die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth than White women? Black Maternal Health Week is a time to raise awareness about the disparities in maternal health outcomes experienced by Black women in our community and across our country. At Broadlawns, we know that many maternal deaths can be prevented by ensuring that all women have access to quality, respectful and equitable maternity health care, and we emphasize the importance of educating our patients on post-birth warning signs. #BMHW2024 #ACenturyOfCaring #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthcareDisparities

April 11-17 marks the 7th annual Black Maternal Health Week. In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause then White women. Additionally, the CDC notes that more than 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable. AdventHealth for Women is taking action by piloting a postpartum program for Black moms with hypertension to provide the care and support they need to thrive. We uplift and support them because #BlackMamasMatter #BHMW24 #AH4W #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity

Maternal Mental Health Month is an important moment to call attention to the challenges mothers around the world face before and after pregnancy. At least one in five women experiences mental health concerns during pregnancy and after childbirth, but most go untreated. Black women face a higher chance of developing perinatal mood disorders compared to white women. And, they're less likely to receive treatment, in part due to stigma and fear of being judged unfit. One of your girlfriends, sisters, or cousins could be suffering without you ever knowing. We must continue to break the stigma in order to drive better outcomes for mothers. Black moms – all moms – deserve better. At the GE HealthCare Foundation, we’re collaborating to help develop solutions that improve maternal health and wellbeing. Learn more about our work, here: https://lnkd.in/d7NmayY9 https://lnkd.in/dkm-Fsnd #maternalhealth #mentalhealth #maternalmentalhealthmonth #futureofhealthcare

Every year, 287,000 women die in pregnancy or childbirth, and 4.9 million children under five succumb to preventable conditions, alongside 1.9 million stillbirths. 🌍 At #WHA77, nations have committed to tackle these tragedies by regaining momentum in in improving maternal, newborn, and child health (#MNCH)! This commitment is crucial to avert these largely preventable losses through timely, high-quality healthcare services. Learn more about these vital commitments here: https://bit.ly/3X9c0Dp World Health Organization #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth #ChildSurvival

This year for #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I find myself reflecting on the shocking and unacceptable statistic that Black women are still three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. And in Philadelphia, Black mothers are twice as likely as white women to die within one year of childbirth. We need to work together immediately to eliminate these disparities to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for all. At Independence Blue Cross, improving black maternal health outcomes is a cornerstone of our efforts because so many lives depend on it. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HealthEquity #HealthJustice

In observance of Black Maternal Health Week, we're raising awareness, fostering support, and advocating for accessible resources to address the unique health challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. Here are 4 ways employers can help improve outcomes for Black mothers: https://lnkd.in/gpxnU-YC #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #SupportForBlackMothers

For nearly all of human history, we simply didn't know enough about preventing or treating the complications that lead to death for those giving birth. But today, we know a great deal.  Melinda French Gates along with our Director of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Discovery & Tools, Dr. Rasa Izadnegahdar, share the new breakthroughs that could help more women survive pregnancy and childbirth. Read more in our new Goalkeepers Report: https://gates.ly/44Tt7cP #Goalkeepers2030 

"Hundreds of women in the U.S. die each year from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth—a crisis exacerbated by COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services is working to address the crisis and meet long-term goals such as increasing women's access to high-quality maternal care. As of September 2023, HHS hasn't determined how it'll measure progress toward achieving its maternal health goals. Following key performance measurement practices—such as setting near-term goals and establishing timeframes for results—would allow the agency to better understand if its efforts are effective. We recommended that HHS do so." #maternalchildhealth #maternalhealth #maternalmortality https://lnkd.in/en5_EXwA

Today is International Patient Safety Day – a reminder that we need to work together to ensure the safe delivery of maternal and infant care throughout the healthcare experience. Black women especially face the worst outcomes from pregnancy and childbirth, so we must recognize and remedy implicit bias. Implicit bias training can help improve patient-provider communication, overall patient experience and quality of care, and a culture shift across committed organizations toward the broader goal of achieving equity for every mom, pregnant person and baby. https://lnkd.in/gCBzqVsQ #InternationalPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafetyDay #NeonatalNursesWeek

📖 The latest issue of our magazine, Science & Discovery, is out and highlights research led by Kristina Deligiannidis, MD, professor in the Feinstein Institutes’ Institute of Behavioral Science, that is changing the way we approach women's behavioral #healthcare, especially for pregnancy and perinatal depression. 🔗 Click here to read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/edZVDKbc