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Wellness Wednesday with 3W is a biweekly educational podcast produced by 3W Medical for Women, a non-profit women’s health clinic located in Seattle, WA. Follow us for fun and informative conversations about women’s health, relationships, and a wide range of other health topics!
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
The Maternal Health Gap: The Role of Structural Racism & Contraceptives
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
"Despite the fact that America spends $111 billion (yes, billion with a b) annually on maternal and newborn care--twice as much as other high income countries, we have the highest maternal death rate of the developed nations." - Cassondra Moriarty
Join Helen for this solo episode as she discusses an article from the Verily Magazine: "How Can We Help Close the Maternal Health Gap?" by Cassondra Moriarty. Tune in to learn about how structural racism, contraceptives, and other issues play a part in America's maternal health gap and death rate.
Check out Verily Magazine here!
Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.
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