Southern Roots Doula Services

06/08/2022

04/15/2022

Celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with us by supporting low-income families in our community who are raising their babies to be safe and healthy. We’re teaming up with Southern Roots Doula Collective to collect diapers, postpartum mental health and baby supplies for Black birthing folx.

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04/06/2022

It's just something about Black Girl Magic !

Congratulations Mommy !

03/23/2022

Research Participants Needed
Our Livable Black Futures Storytelling Research Project is recruiting participants to be a part of our upcoming session in April.

We are seeking participants who have been formerly incarcerated and have had experiences with obstetrics and gynecology while incarcerated. This research aims to bring all voices into the fold as we work toward reproductive justice. Participants will receive compensation per session for their time.
If you are interested in sharing your experience, please complete the google form:

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For more information, please contact
D'Andra : dwillis.theafiyacenter@gmail.com

03/16/2022

Black women in the United States experience unacceptably poor maternal health outcomes, including disproportionately high rates of death related to pregnancy or childbirth. Both societal and health system factors contribute to high rates of poor health outcomes and maternal mortality for Black women.

Due to racism, sexism and other systemic barriers that have contributed to income inequality

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women.
Black women experience more maternal health complications than white women.

Black-serving hospitals provide lower quality maternity care. Seventy-five percent of Black women give birth at hospitals that serve predominantly Black populations.

Black-serving hospitals have higher rates of maternal complications than other hospitals. They also perform worse on 12 of 15 birth outcomes, including elective deliveries, non-elective cesarean births and maternal mortality.
Many Black women have a difficult time accessing the reproductive health care that meets their needs

Black women should receive health care that is respectful, culturally competent, safe and of the highest quality. Unfortunately, research shows that Black women receive a lower quality of care than white women. Much too often, Black women are subject to discrimination in the health care field — 32 percent report discrimination when going to the doctor or clinic.

THE SOLUTIONS ARE IN BLACK WOMEN!

Please support the work by supporting this sister ..... ALL CONTRIBUTIONS WILL GO TO THIS SISTER'S OPTIMAL BIRTHING EXPERIENCE !
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11/19/2021

Black Maternal Health Caucus

The Act that passed the House this morning includes historic investments to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, advance birth equity, and ensure every family in America can thrive. It's time for the Senate to pass this bill so we can start saving lives!