The Laura Flanders Show

Black Maternal Mortality: How Do We Save Black Lives?

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income nation in the world — and it is Black mothers who are dying at the highest rates. What is causing the Black maternal mortality epidemic, and what can be done to save Black lives? Explore the community-centered responses that may lead to better pregnancy outcomes and a more equitable healthcare system.

Black Maternal Mortality: How Do We Save Black Lives?

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The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income nation in the world — and it is Black mothers who are dying at the highest rates. What is causing the Black maternal mortality epidemic, and what can be done to save Black lives? Explore the community-centered responses that may lead to better pregnancy outcomes and a more equitable healthcare system.

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