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2020 Black babies in LA County are nearly 3x more likely to die in their first year of life compared to white babies. Black women are 4x more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women. Childbirth is deadlier for Black families even when they’re rich: the richest Black women have infant mortality rates at about the same level as the poorest white women.
2021
Letter to the Editor published in the LA Times.
We launch mmhn.streetwyze.com with hundreds of community-vetted, inclusive and holistic resources for wellbeing. We host an annual series of Courageous Conversations (2021-2024) to reduce the stigma around perinatal mental health by deep diving into topics such as First Foods and Race, Postpartum PTSD and Psychosis, Dads and Postpartum Health, Navigating Trans and Queer Perinatal Health, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Suicide and Suicidal Ideation and The Power of Storytelling. Perinatal Mental Health Conference for Black Birthworkers, Clinicians & Providers. We hold a groundbreaking conference with the mission to engage Black clinicians and providers to increase capacity and competency with their communities.
“ When Black leadership is resourced, the community thrives.
- MMHN staff member
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