In episode 212 of WhatsAGoodGuy, we discuss why so many black women are getting mistreated during their pregnancy. Our guest today is no other than Takiya Sakina Ballard a retired certified nurse-midwife who dedicated her life to helping mothers deliver their babies after becoming a young mother while still in college. Sakina breaks down the myths of midwifery, the role they play, the challenges they face, and the lack of respect black women are receiving in hospitals. This episode was recorded on March 4th, 2021 at FourNineteen Co-Studio in Pennsylvania.

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