The road to motherhood raises a range of emotions and questions from what to expect when expecting to people telling soon-to-be moms, “You glow.”  But the joy of motherhood for Black and other women of color is fraught in continual racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Research suggests having a health practitioner of color or using a doula provides improved outcomes and an easier pregnancy. However many women and people of color face the risk of dying in childbirth. What can be done to help them to receive the medical care necessary?

Panelists:

Dr. Ndidiamaka (IN-DeeDee-AH-mah-KAH) Amutah-Onukagha (AH-muh-TAH – OH-noo-KAH-GAH) Assistant Dean, Associate Professor, and Founder of the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice at Tufts University.

Ketura’h Edwards-Robinson, MSN, Nurse Practitioner and Manager of the Maternal Child Health Program at the Dimock Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts*.*

Rep. Liz Miranda, State Representative for Suffolk County’s 5th District. Her district comprises parts of Roxbury and the Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston. She is also running for State Senator for the Second Suffolk district.

Callie Crossley hosts.