Black Voices on the Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia and Beyond
Black birthing people in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. In this special episode of the BLKHLTH podcast, we confront the devastating disparities in maternal health and amplify the voices that too often go unheard.
Through personal stories and expert insight, we dive deep into what’s behind this crisis and how we can change it.
🎙️ Featured Guests:
Dr. Natalie D. Hernandez, PhD, MPH – Executive Director, Center for Maternal Health Equity, Morehouse School of Medicine
Kristina Tarr, RN, MN, MPH – Labor and Delivery Nurse
Remington A. Rolé, MPP, PMP – Project Manager and Recent Father
We explore the realities of navigating pregnancy as a Black person in America, the systemic barriers that persist, and the life-saving importance of recognizing warning signs during pregnancy and postpartum.
💡 We’ve partnered with the CDC’s Hear Her campaign to bring you resources and key educational messages that could help save lives.
This video is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $50,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
