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How doulas help combat racial disparities in maternal health

Por: CBS News Health May 09, 2023

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Racial disparities in maternal health continue to be a , as Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from  than White women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One organization in Los Angeles is trying to combat this trend by providing Black women with doulas — trained professionals to guide them through the birthing process.Carrie Bernans and her partner, Jeremy, are expecting their first child, a... + full article



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