Midwifery’s Diversity Problem Hits Spotlight
Black midwives have a rightful seat at any leadership table in their field, without having to prove themselves to white-dominated establishments.
Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time. Those glossy pregnancy magazines would make you think every pregnant woman is running through green meadows with unmitigated joy.
Yesterday, I met an old friend for breakfast. We met at Norma’s in Le Parker Meridien hotel. As we noshed on a delicious breakfast, pondered who has actually ordered the $1,000 caviar breakfast item, we had a ground shaking conversation about the role of midwives in changing the landscape for maternal health.