Black Maternal Health Strategies

In this powerful episode of Ask the Good Doctor, host Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with maternal health advocate Dr. Eboni January to discuss the urgent issues surrounding Black maternal health. Dr. January shares the vision behind the 1 Million Mothers Movement, a growing effort dedicated to improving outcomes for Black mothers through education, advocacy, and community support. The conversation highlights the importance of health literacy, proactive preparation for childbirth, and the value of creating a thoughtful birth plan to help expecting mothers advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. Together, they explore the systemic challenges many Black women face during pregnancy and childbirth, while also offering practical resources, classes, and strategies designed to empower women to approach pregnancy with confidence and knowledge. Dr. January encourages a powerful mindset shift—viewing pregnancy not as a period of suffering, but as a time to thrive. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app and be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share.