Episode #126: Podcast Recap–Improving Birth Outcomes for Black Moms and Babies with Alexandra Samuel-Sturgess

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On today’s episode, Steph and Dr. Elana recap last week’s episode on Improving Birth Outcomes for Black Moms and Babies with Alexandra Samuel-Sturgess. This podcast reviews key takeaways from the episode and highlights important tips that every mom can use to be your own best health advocate during pregnancy and postpartum.

Topics Discussed:

How to get involved with advocacy if you are passionate about changing the standard of care
Practical tips for how to effectively advocate for yourself when communicating with healthcare practitioners
How to choose a birth team that will support and honor your desires
Practices you can use to stay informed on your pregnancy and postpartum care
The role that self doubt and self worth can play when trying to speak up for yourself
The importance of community in an empowered pregnancy and postpartum journey