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UConn Health Doctor on Black Maternal Health Week
During this Black Maternal Health Week, an OBGYN at UConn Health describes the disparities in care for Black women and how they can better advocate for themselves in healthcare situations.
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Raising Awareness for Black Maternal Health
Black Maternal Health Week is a time to raise awareness of the issues during pregnancy that cause Black women to die at significantly higher rates than white women.
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Black Maternal Health Week Kicks Off on Tuesday
Tuesday kicks off Black Maternal Health Week and the focus is on both the mom and the baby. Five New Haven-based organizations have teamed up and one of their main goals is breastfeeding-related. They are trying to spread the word about breastfeeding laws in Connecticut, advocate for more breastfeeding policies in the workplace and increase the number of businesses that…