About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges Black women face during pregnancy due to racism and health inequities.
Who gets to have a safe pregnancy? Across the internet, women are sharing their experiences with the physical and emotional difficulties of pregnancy. But for Black women, the complications, negative health outcomes, and even death are more common. Today, Brittany is joined by Dr. Khiara Bridges , Earl Warren professor of public law at UC Berkeley School of Law and author of Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans to talk through why wealth and status can't outrun racism at the doctor's office. Want more on women's health and wellness? Check out these episodes: Sex is pleasurable. It should feel safe too. It only takes 30 minutes to be a good mom . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Brittany
Guest: Dr. Khiara Bridges
Topics covered
- maternal health
- racism
- pregnancy
- Black women
- health outcomes
- inequity
Keywords
- pregnancy
- racism
- Black women
- health complications
- maternal health
- inequity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UC Berkeley School of Law
Books & works: Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans
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