Maternal Health 911

15. A Discussion on Black Fatherhood and Adoption with Jason Wiley

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In this episode, Jason Wiley and our host discussed various topics related to maternal health, adoption, and Black fatherhood, including:

  • Why maternal health is a crisis in the United States
  • Common myths about fertility for Black & BIPOC couples
  • The adoption process, including key aspects and challenges faced by Jason and his daughter
  • The need for additional resources to support couples who are considering adoption
  • Advice for listeners who may be in a similar situation
  • Positive experiences during the adoption process and effective advocacy for BIPOC couples


    • Discussion on fatherhood:

    • Highlights and challenges of being a father, particularly for Black fathers
    • Myths about Black fathers, and how to challenge these misconceptions
    • Why fathers are often overlooked in parenting discussions


      • Finally, they also touched on the progress being made in addressing maternal and infertility disparities for Black and BIPOC couples, and what gives Jason hope for the future.

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