The Ebony Tower
The Ebony Tower
Daphne and Rachel
Episode 12: Tales From the Tower: Pregnancy, Health, and Parenting in Graduate School
43 minutes Posted Feb 11, 2019 at 5:00 am.
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In this episode of Tales from the Tower, Whitney shares her story of managing postpartum complications, dismissive healthcare providers, a diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, and parenthood while also navigating graduate school. Whitney, Daphne, and Rachel also discuss how race and social capital shape the healthcare experiences and outcomes of black women. 

 *This episode is sponsored by Taupe Coat. Visit their site today: www.taupecoat.com*

Resources: 

Why America's Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/magazine/black-mothers-babies-death-maternal-mortality.html

Black Mothers Respond to Our Cover Story on Maternal Mortality - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/magazine/black-mothers-respond-to-our-cover-story-on-maternal-mortality.html 

Preeclampsia Strikes African American Women Hard - https://www.preeclampsia.org/get-involved/advocacy-efforts/53-health-information/532-preeclampsia-strikes-african-american-women-hard