Basic Facts
Black Women in the U.S are more likely to die from pregnancy problems than white women. True or False
What is True ?
Name one medical problem that increases danger during pregnancy.
What is high blood pressure ?
When doctors dont listen to patients, this is called what?
What is being dismissed ?
A trained birth helper who supports moms before and after birth is
What is a Doula?
What celebrity almost died postpartum because doctors ignored her?
Who is Serena Williams?
Are most maternal deaths preventable?
Yes
Stress from racism can harm the body over time. What is this called?
What is the term for hidden attitudes that affect how people treat others?
Implicit bias
True or False: Having support during pregnancy improves outcomes.
What is True?
Which movement brings attention to Black maternal health every April?
What is Black Maternal Health Week ?
What time is the most dangerous for mothers- before birth, during birth, or after birth ?
What is After Birth ( postpartum)
True or False. Racism and unequal treatment affect pregnancy outcomes.
True
True or False: Some people still believe Black women feel less pain.
What is True
Midwives, doulas and community programs help improve what?
What is Birth outcomes ?
What group created Black Maternal Health Week?
What is Black Mamas Matter Alliance ?
What word means "problems or complications during pregnancy or birth"
Maternal Complications
Not getting good prenatal care leads to more what?
What is more health problems?
Who shared that her doctors ignored her symptoms after giving birth?
Who is Serena Williams ?
What law/policy is focused on helping moms and reducing deaths?
What is the momnibus act ?
Who was the CDC researcher who died after doctors ignored her symptoms, sparking national change?
Who is Shalon Irving ?
What do we call the number of mothers who die from pregnancy- related causes?
What is Maternal Mortality ?
What condition involves very high blood pressure during pregnancy ?
What is preeclampsia ?
What kind of care respects culture and listens to patients?
What is culturally competent care?
"Reproductive justice” means having the right to what?
What is Have a child, not have a child, and raise a child safely.
What group of traditional birth workers helped Black mothers for generations in the South?
What is The Granny Midwives ?