Black Maternal Health Week: What Every Woman Needs to Know (Part 1)

In this powerful episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren sits down with maternal health expert Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, for an eye-opening conversation in honor of Black Maternal Health Week. They break down the alarming reality that Black women are 3–4x more likely to die during childbirth—and why it’s not random. From systemic racism in healthcare to the importance of doulas, advocacy, and informed decision-making, this episode is packed with life-saving knowledge. Loren also gets real about fears around childbirth, hospital experiences, and what options actually exist—from home births to birth centers and beyond. This isn’t just for women—this is for anyone who wants to understand, support, and protect Black maternal health. Part 1 of this important conversation—don’t miss Part 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.