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.
Maternal mortality
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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.