Childbirth is Deadlier for Black Families Video & Discussion
The WTTW program, Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, recently highlighted a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research that speaks about the dangers of childbirth for Black families. While the study uses data for families in California, it shines a light on what Black mothers and babies in the United States are experiencing. The tv report includes a discussion with friend of Sokana Collective, Midwife Jeanine Valrie Logan, Lead Steward and Founder of the Chicago South Side Birth Center and Dr. Dawne Collier, an associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Watch the video below and check out our discussion questions.
Click play (1:37 to 9:25) to watch the “Black Women and Maternal Mortality” video from WTTW.
Discussion Questions for the classroom or screening
Why is childbirth deadlier for Black families vs. white families?
What does the study by the National Bureau of Economic Research illustrate about higher income and Black maternal health?
What is the Chicago South Side Birth Center?
Why is the Chicago South Side Birth Center a solution for the Black maternal mortality crisis in Chicago?
What are other solutions to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women?
What role do doulas play in supporting Black families and helping to improve maternal health?
