Nigerian American sisters Praise and Peace Olowokere founded The Purposed Parent in 2022 to provide culturally competent prenatal and postpartum support for Twin Cities families, with a mission rooted in reducing Black maternal and infant mortality.
Black maternal health
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Doula brings compassion to birthing experience
Khadija Sanyang, a doula in Minnesota, advocates for Black maternal health through her services, which include educating women on their birthing options and providing support during and after pregnancy, in an effort to reduce the rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women.
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Perspectives: Black Maternal Health Week: Empowering mothers, protecting lives
Black Maternal Health Week is a time to discuss the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes between Black and white women, which can be addressed through health systems, government programs, and community organizations working to provide better care for moms.
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Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area
A federal program tackling high rural maternal mortality rates marks a milestone by supporting an organization focused on predominantly Black counties in the Deep South.
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Black pregnancy dangers: a preventable health crisis
Regardless of income or insurance status, studies show, medical providers often dismiss Black women’s questions and concerns.
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Serena Williams’ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.