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Reducing Racial Disparities in Maternal Healthcare: A Midwifery Focus.

Jenna A LoGiudice¹

¹Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, USA.

SAGE Open Nursing

|November 24, 2022

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The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, with Black women facing disproportionately higher risks. Addressing systemic racism in maternal healthcare is crucial for improving outcomes.

Keywords:

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Racial Inequity

Background:

The United States exhibits the highest maternal mortality rate compared to other developed nations.
Black women in the U.S. experience maternal mortality at three times the rate of white women, highlighting significant racial disparities.
Systemic racism is identified as a fundamental cause of these inequities in maternal healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the reasons behind existing inequities in maternal healthcare within the U.S.
To explore current strategies and interventions aimed at combating maternal health disparities.
To discuss the role of systemic racism in maternal healthcare and propose methods for its dismantlement.

Main Methods:

This practice update analyzes the underpinnings of systemic racism in maternal healthcare.
It examines constructive changes and strategies to address these disparities.
The positive impact of midwifery care on maternal health outcomes is specifically discussed.

Main Results:

Systemic racism is the core issue driving disparities in maternal healthcare.
Dismantling racism requires action from both individual care providers and healthcare systems.
Midwifery care demonstrates a positive impact on maternal health outcomes.

Conclusions:

Addressing systemic racism is essential to reduce maternal mortality and improve healthcare equity.
Implementing changes within healthcare systems and individual practices is necessary.
Expanding access to midwifery care can contribute to better maternal health outcomes for all women, particularly Black women.