Matters of a Mother’s Mind
Despite the high prevalence of maternal mental health issues, many women go undiagnosed and untreated. What are healthcare providers doing to combat this issue?
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Lifting Voices, Changing Lives: The Contra Costa LEV Program
Public health departments are trying to prevent birth inequities incarcerated individuals often face. The LEV program in Contra Costa is one such example.
Call the Midwives: Addressing America’s Black Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis
The United States currently has one of the highest infant mortality rates of all developed countries in the world. In this time of crisis, many black women have begun to search for care outside of the traditional model.
The Crisis of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Crisis pregnancy centers provide pregnant women with free prenatal care. Their goal? To steer pregnant women away from abortion.
Menstruation Stigma Must Stop. Period.
Menstruation is a natural process, but it’s also highly stigmatized in other countries. How can current efforts reduce the stigma many women face around the world?
Empathy in Medical Education: Can Kindness Be Taught?
Empathy is critical for building fruitful doctor-patient relationships. How are medical schools preparing future doctors’ interpersonal skills?