Whitney Irie, PhD Weathering and Structural barriers toMaternal Health with Valda Ford - MBRC

Why do mothers and babies in the USA die at higher rates than all other industrialized nations? Why do Black mothers and babies die at two to four times as much as their white counterparts? What is WEATHERING and how does that affect outcomes for mothers and babies? What is the radicalized experience in the USA - in health? What can we do to change this travesty? Listen as Dr. Irie tells about her personal and professional experiences with motherhood. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSTrCxepIRs