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NYC’s High Maternal Deaths Defy Usual Explanations

By: Rita Henley Jensen (Executive Officer, Founder) | March 15, 2011

New York’s high rate of maternal mortality exposes glaring risks for black women. But a detailed 2010 city report eliminated many usual suspects for the maternal morality gap: poverty, obesity, pre-existing conditions. The first story of a series.

Politics

U.S. Health Bills Show C-Sections Cut Two Ways

By: Naomi Abraham | October 6, 2010

The Global MOMS Act seeks to make C-sections more available to women in the developing world. Another maternal health bill–this one focused on the U.S.–flags the procedure as dangerous when it becomes routine.

Breastfeeding

California Moms Live in Breastfeeding Haven

By: Molly M. Ginty | August 13, 2010

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and in California, lactation advocates have special reason to celebrate. Still, activists in the state are pushing for better laws and working to diminish disparities.

Health & Science

NYC Targets Black Women for Breastfeeding

By: Malena Amusa | March 30, 2010

Public hospitals in New York City are marketing breastfeeding directly to their patients, a third of whom are African American. The plan is part of a goal to obtain official “Baby Friendly” designations for 11 hospitals.

Health & Science

Michelle Obama Urged to Speak Out for Breastfeeding

By: Malena Amusa | February 5, 2010

Michelle Obama breastfed both her daughters and advocates are hoping she will use the platform of her anti-obesity campaign to promote breastfeeding and share her own experiences.

Arts & Culture

Tonya Lewis Lee Aims to Save Nation’s Babies

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | January 15, 2010

Tonya Lewis Lee, an award-winning TV producer, released the documentary “Crisis in the Crib” last year after learning of the high infant mortality rates among African Americans. She’s also launched a grassroots program to encourage healthy living.

African American

Black Infant Mortality Points to Moms’ Crying Need

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | September 22, 2009

During Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Kimberly Seals Allers would like to spur a public conversation about racial health disparities and reducing the pressures on black motherhood.

African American

Midwives Fight AMA to Provide Black Maternal Care

By: Malena Amusa | September 22, 2009

A black midwives’ conference next week follows an AMA salvo against home-birth attendants. A conference organizer says black women need more of the holistic care midwives provide, not less. Fourth in a series on black maternal health.

African American

Efforts Mount to Improve Black Breastfeeding Rates

By: Molly M. Ginty | September 22, 2009

More black women are choosing to reap the benefits of nursing. World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and more hospitals are reaching out to new mothers to boost breastfeeding and their babies’ health.

African American

Breastfeeding Not for You? Sisters, Listen Up

By: Aisha Qaasim | September 22, 2009

World Breastfeeding Awareness Week is in August and Aisha Qaasim flags the need for stronger cultural support in the United States, particularly for African American moms. Negative attitudes, she says, are making our children sick.

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