My Hands Were Tied with Chavonne Alford

Today’s episode is the second in our two-part series on childbirth. Brenda and Elaine speak with Chavonne Alford, who has been working for years to recover from her traumatic experiences during childbirth. Please subscribe to Body Wealth on the podcast app of your choice and follow @bodywealthsisters on Instagram. Organizations working to improve Black maternal health outcomes include Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sister Song, and the National Birth Equity Collaborative  For more information on the history of racism in the US healthcare system, you can read the book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America by Linda Villarosa. Please see this literature review of studies on Understanding How Discrimination Can Affect Health  The Momnibus Act is a legislative effort at the federal level to address the national crisis in Black maternal health care.