About this episode

Senator Doris Turner and health professionals discuss the importance of community support for new and expecting mothers during Black Maternal Health Week.

State Senator Doris Turner, Dr. Gina Lathan and Dr. Erica Austin have teamed up to host an event – Every Baby Needs a Village – in an effort to bring resources, products, information and more to new or expecting mothers in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week.

Keywords

• maternal health
• expecting mothers
• community resources

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