EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 4 MIN
60 Seconds with HLC: Black Maternal Health Disparities
from 60 Seconds with HLC: Beyond the Minute · host HLC Maternal & Family Mental Health Research Center
On this episode of 60 Seconds with HLC: Black Maternal Health Disparities.Shamicka Sewell, BSN, Women's Advocate, helps us break down what disparities look like and how they impact the way mothers are treated, heard, and cared for.We take a look into the reasons behind complications in pregnancy and childbirth for black women, highlighting systemic and cultural factors and we also discuss the importance of advocacy for women's health during doctor's visits, emphasizing the need for understanding and advocating for oneself.
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On this episode of 60 Seconds with HLC: Black Maternal Health Disparities.Shamicka Sewell, BSN, Women's Advocate, helps us break down what disparities look like and how they impact the way mothers are treated, heard, and cared for.We take a look into the reasons behind complications in pregnancy and childbirth for black women, highlighting systemic and cultural factors and we also discuss the importance of advocacy for women's health during doctor's visits, emphasizing the need for understanding and advocating for oneself.
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