Black Maternal HealthHow to Advocate for Yourself During Pregnancy
Self-advocacy during pregnancy means speaking up about your concerns, understanding your care choices, and being a full partner…
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Black Maternal HealthWhen Is the Right Time to Choose Your Birth Team?
Start choosing your birth team in the first or second trimester so you have time to find a…
Black Maternal HealthWhat Questions Should You Ask at Every Prenatal Visit?
Ask your provider at every visit what growth to expect, which symptoms are normal, and under what conditions…
Black Maternal HealthHow to Have Hard Conversations With Your OB-GYN
Speaking up in medical appointments is difficult, but your OB-GYN needs to understand your concerns, values, and priorities…
Black Maternal HealthWhen Should Black Mothers Screen for Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes screening happens at 24–28 weeks for all pregnant people; know your timeline, ask questions if you're…
Black Maternal HealthWhat You Need to Know About Maternal Hypertension and Preeclampsia
Maternal hypertension and preeclampsia require different monitoring and treatment, but both can be managed safely with close medical…
Black Maternal HealthHow to Find Culturally Competent Healthcare During Pregnancy
Finding a provider committed to this approach requires asking the right questions and seeking referrals from trusted sources…
Black Maternal HealthWhy Do Black Women Face More Pregnancy Complications?
This difference is not genetic, but rather the result of measurable gaps in how healthcare is delivered, how…
Black Maternal HealthWhat Chronic Conditions Mean for Black Pregnancy Outcomes?
Research documents that Black women experience higher rates of serious pregnancy complications and maternal death, and unmanaged chronic…