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Maternal Mortality in Black & Brown Communities - Mutually Inclusive Season Four Episode One

Bearing the burden and birthing justice. On this episode of WGVU’s Mutually Inclusive, we dig into the disproportionate maternal mortality rated among Black birthers. Journey beyond the statistics -- into the real lives and stories of our West Michigan neighbors. Childbirth shouldn’t be a death sentence, and together we’ll hear from women in our own community working to create change. *Episode Segments* 00:56 - The Alarming Increase in Maternal Deaths 08:43 - Expanding Access to Doula Services through Medicaid Coverage 13:21 - Building Trust and Cultural Competence in Maternal Healthcare 23:41 - Episode Recap and Wrap up *Episode Takeaways* Maternal deaths in the US have more than doubled over the past two decades, with black mothers dying at the highest rate. The mistreatment of black women in healthcare, rooted in race-based medicine, has contributed to the disparities in maternal health outcomes. The Day One Doula Collective in Grand Rapids provides community-based doula services to women of color, addressing the disparities in maternal health. Representation and understanding are crucial in improving maternal health outcomes for black women. Doulas play a significant role in advocating for pregnant women and providing emotional and physical support throughout pregnancy. Medicaid coverage for doula services has been approved in Michigan, expanding access to care. Trust and cultural competence are crucial in improving maternal health outcomes for black women.