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Maternal health and well-being deeply influences the health of future generations.

05.13.2020 a silhouettes of a pregnant woman

Miscounting Murder of Mothers

By counting homicides as maternal deaths, we might see that maternal mortality in the US is even worse than the current disturbing statistics indicate.

Fellow Gray Babbs

04.23.2020 a set of hands with different gestures

Communication is Key

Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients are more likely to report experiences of poor communication with health care providers than hearing patients.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

03.27.2020 a silhouette of a pregnant woman

Maternal Mistreatment

Understanding women’s lived experiences during and after pregnancy is essential to optimize birth outcomes and reduce maternal mortality in women of color.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

03.02.2020 a spoon with food on it

WIC Helps

A new food package for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children was linked to improvements in maternal and infant health.

Fellow Jori Fortson