JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every mother desires a healthy pregnancy, but many Black women face significant challenges.
Black Maternal Health Week is raising awareness about the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women in the U.S.
In our area, a hospital is gaining recognition for its maternal care.
Newsweek recently named Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital as one of the best maternal hospitals based on the number of deliveries and the level of personnel vaccination.
This recognition reflects the ongoing efforts by experts to improve the maternal health of Black women.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women face a tragic reality: they are three times more likely to die during childbirth than white women.
This disparity isn’t just a statistic; it highlights deeper issues within the health care system, including differences in care quality and chronic health conditions that many Black women experience.
Focusing on Florida, data from 2020 reveals that Black mothers were four times more likely to experience fatal pregnancy-related complications.
When it comes to tackling this issue, the CDC says the mother’s care is a two-way street between her and her doctor. That communication can help prevent anything bad from happening.
