Episode 85: Minority Communities & Health Risks: African American Maternal Health

Join us for an insightful conversation on African American maternal health with Dr. Irogue Igbinosa, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist from Stanford University. Our discussion will delve into various aspects including causes of maternal mortality, the alarming rise in rates as evidenced by recent CDC data, with a specific lens on its impact on Black women. We explore the factors contributing to higher maternal mortality rates in the African American community, the intersection between socioeconomic factors and racial impacts on health outcomes. We also discuss disparate pain management strategies for Black women during labor and recovery. We will delve into potential clinical interventions that could reduce these mortality rates, especially in African American women, with an overview of promising future strategies for improved postpartum outcomes.

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