Melanin Mamas: Black Mothers Guide to Health

Racial Bias: How is Racism Affecting the Health of Black Mothers? | Episode 8


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With the current trial of the murder of George Floyd, this conversation HAD to be had!

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln joins us this week. Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, is a board-certified OB/GYN working as an OB Hospitalist in Portland, Oregon. This episode we talk about what white  allies are and how the murder of George Floyd changed things for them.


In this episode we talk about:

1:50: Who is Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

6:18: The allies job

10:25: Not educating whites on racial biases

16:09: Deciding when to address racially charged statements

19:02: White allies voices are heard more than black mamas voices

28:48: How IBCLCs contribute to lower black mamas breastfeeding rates 

35:58: How racism is leading to higher C-section rates for black mamas

40:14: The paradox of the angry black woman

44:53: Checking racial biases before entering the patient's room

47:39: What allies can do the most to support black mamas

53:42: What is Dr. Jennifer Lincoln working on now?



Connect with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln:

https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/


Dr. Jennifer Lincoln’s not yet released book:
Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions…without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking
Her book will be released on September 14, 2021, but you can pre-order now. 
Click the link above!

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INSTAGRAM: @DRJENNIFERLINCOLN

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