Racism in Healthcare: Addressing Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

Black mothers are 3-4 times more likely than white women to die due to pregnancy and birth-related complications. Doula, midwives and reproductive advocates are on the frontlines of the movement to directly address Black maternal mortality in the United States. Join us as we discuss how our panelists are working to address these issues through their work.
Panelists:

• Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM
  Nurse midwife
• Natasha Ray, MS
  Director of New Haven Health Start
• SciHonor Ruiz
  Found of Earth's Natural Touch: Birth Care & Beyond