Maternal Health Equity: Understanding Racial Disparities and Opportunities for Clinical Action

Presenters: Dr. Yanica F. Faustin, PhD, MPH, Advancing Heath Equity alongside the Birth Justice Collaborative.

Objectives:

• Describe racial inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality and their implications for birthing parents, infants and families.
• Explain how structural racism, bias and fragmented care contribute to maternal health inequities and barriers to timely care.
• Recognize opportunities within primary care encounters to recognize maternal health concerns, respond respectfully and connect birthing parents with appropriate evaluation and support.
• Identify one practice-level improvement to strengthen follow-through after a maternal health concern is identified, including coordination with maternal healthcare providers or community-led organizations.

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