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health1 year ago•9 min saved

"US Leads High-Income Nations in Maternal Mortality, Study Reveals"

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations, with 22 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022, significantly higher than other countries like Norway, which reported zero maternal deaths. The rate is even higher among Black women in the US. Contributing factors include a shortage of midwives, lack of universal health coverage, and insufficient postpartum care. The report calls for policy changes to address these issues and improve maternal health outcomes.

via CNN|

#health #health-disparities #high-income-nations

health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Legal Battle Ensues Over Midwifery Company Co-Founded by Chelsea Clinton After Baby Suffers Brain Damage"

Oula, a midwifery company backed by Chelsea Clinton and Glamour magazine, is facing a lawsuit after a baby was born with brain damage. The lawsuit alleges negligence and reckless behavior by Oula's midwives, doctors, and nurses, leading to the baby's brain damage. Oula, which aims to redesign the birth experience for women, has not yet responded to the lawsuit. The company's predominantly midwife-led approach and lack of a dedicated obstetrician at the hospital have raised concerns.

via New York Post |

#birth-injury #health #healthcare-start-up

health1 year ago•10 min saved

"Unlicensed Midwives' Scandal: Mother Reveals 'Fake' Practitioner Ignored Signs of Baby's Failing Heart"

Danielle Yeager's newborn son died after an unlicensed midwife failed to recognize signs of distress during delivery, shedding light on the lack of regulation and accountability in midwifery practices across the US. The midwife, Christy Collins, had been practicing without a license and fled to Nevada after being put on probation in California. Yeager's advocacy for stricter midwifery laws aims to prevent similar tragedies and bring justice for her son and other affected families.

via Daily Mail|

#health #home-birth #licensing

society2 years ago•9 min saved

Indigenous Mexican Women Embrace Ancestral Practices to Reclaim Power

Indigenous women in the Costa Chica de Guerrero region of Mexico are reclaiming their power through ancestral practices and traditional midwifery. They have established Indigenous women's centers called CAMIs, which provide support for sexual and reproductive rights. These centers aim to address the challenges faced by Indigenous and Afro-descendant women, such as maternal deaths, marginalization, poverty, and discrimination. Through local actions and strategies, these women are working to improve maternal health and reproductive rights in their communities.

via NPR|

#ancestral-practices #costa-chica-de-guerrero #indigenous-women

society2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas newborn returned to parents after custody battle over midwifery and child welfare.

A Dallas-area newborn, Mila Jackson, will be returned to her parents after being taken by Child Protective Services for 23 days. The case drew national media attention and sparked conversations about the disproportionate impact of the child welfare system on Black families and the long history of medical bias against Black midwives. The parents chose to work with their licensed midwife to treat a common infant condition rather than following a directive from their pediatrician to take her to the hospital. Advocates working with the family said that while they are happy to see this outcome, damage has already been done.

via The 19th*|

#child-welfare-system #medical-bias #midwifery