Black women are experiencing increasing rates of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality in the U.S. Dr. Monique Ranford, author of the book “Pregnant while Black,” discusses the historic effects of racism and chronic stressors on Black women’s biology. Journalist Elaine Welteroth shares her painful and difficult pregnancy experience on Meet the Press Reports amid doctors who didn’t make her feel safe.
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