Breaking the Silence on the Risk of Giving Birth: Unveiling Disparities in Maternal Mortality Rates among Women of Color

The presentation "Breaking the Silence on the Risk of Giving Birth: Unveiling Disparities in Maternal Mortality Rates among Women of Color" addresses the alarming disparities in maternal mortality rates between women of color and their white counterparts. Despite advancements in healthcare, women of color, particularly Black and Indigenous women, face significantly higher risks of complications and death related to childbirth. This presentation explores the multifaceted causes of these disparities, including systemic racism, socioeconomic inequalities, and inadequate access to quality healthca...Read morere. It highlights the critical role of social determinants of health and how historical and structural inequities contribute to poorer maternal health outcomes for these women.
Through data analysis and case studies, the presentation underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy reforms. It advocates for comprehensive strategies to improve maternal health equity, such as increasing access to culturally competent care, enhancing community support programs, and addressing implicit biases within the healthcare system. By shedding light on these issues, the presentation aims to foster a deeper understanding and inspire action towards closing the maternal mortality gap, ultimately ensuring safer childbirth experiences for all women. Less...

Learning Objectives

  • Identify at least 2 key factors that contribute to the disparities in maternal mortality rates among women of color.
  • Analyze how systemic inequities and social determinants such as access to quality healthcare, socioeconomic status, and education impact maternal health outcomes for women of color.
  • Examine evidence-based strategies and interventions that can be implemented at various levels (community, healthcare systems, policy) to address and reduce the disparities in maternal mortality rates.

Learning Levels

  • Intermediate

Friday, November 01, 2024

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About the speaker

Stacy Triumph, MSS, MLSP, SSW, HSV, CST, CSWT, CFSW, LCSW

Stacy Triumph, MSS, MLSP, SSW, HSV, CST, CSWT, CFSW, LCSW

Stacy Triumph, a LCSW/CST with over twenty-two years of experience. Through her work with children, families, & couples, Ms. Triumph assists them in securing the understanding, insight, & stability desired as they work through their respective life experiences. She is currently working in Perinatal Mental Health with women who are dealing with infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, & loss. Her clinical training consists of the Intersystem Approach to Sex Therapy, DBT, CBT,
Trauma Focused-CBT, Psychodynamic, Psycho-Educational, Gestalt, & Gottman therapeutic modalities. Ms. Triumph has an MS in both Law & Social Policy as well as Social Services from Bryn Mawr College's Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research. She is also a current PhD candidate at Widener University.

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