Maternal Health Today: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end of the show, we hope you’ll feel comfortable understanding: The Poor health outcomes in the U.S compared to other countriesThe importance of having a health care advocate (doula)Postpartum depressionPrenatal careHow to have a healthy, supportive pregnancy and postpartum periodResources:- National Mental Maternal Health Outline https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline- Prenatal Care https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy/prenatal-care- Maternal and infant health https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/index.html-High risk pregnancy https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/high-risk-pregnancy - Educational resources for providers, patients, and families https://www.acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-health/educational-resources-for-providers-patients-and-families-What is a doula? https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula-2/-National Black Doula Association https://www.blackdoulas.org/-All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins https://drnicolerankins.com/podcast/- Postpartum depression https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression-SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.- Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Them https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/Stay in touch!Email: [email protected]  Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Thank you for tuning in! Disclaimer *This show is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are our opinions alone, they are not a representation of any of our affiliations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should seek medical attention and medical guidance from your healthcare provider. If you’re having a physical emergency you can call 911 and if you’re having a mental health emergency you can call 988.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org