“If we want to change the numbers, we have to change the narrative and the systems behind it. Black women are not broken. The system is,” says Rev. Dr. Que English.
Mamatoto Village, based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, inclusive, and empowering holistic care for expectant mothers.
Women of color are navigating systemic barriers to healthcare access every day, but there are resources across the U.S. and in Georgia offering the vital support needed for maternal and reproductive health, even in underserved areas.
We talked to a Black female OB/GYN fighting the maternal mortality crisis about the importance of advocating for ourselves at the doctor's office.