Reimagining the childbirth experience
With an abysmally high rate of maternal mortality, the U.S. faces an urgent need to rethink care of pregnant people, particularly within communities of color. The solutions are not always expensive or high-tech. Our panelists shared insights into surprisingly simple — but strikingly effective — ways to save lives, including embracing the role of doulas and elevating the patient voice at key decision points during labor.
SPEAKERS
Amber Weiseth Director, Delivery Decisions Initiative, Ariadne Labs; Research Scientist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Jessica Cohen Bruce A. Beal, Robert L. Beal, and Alexander S. Beal Associate Professor of Global Health
Hafsatou Diop Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Amanda Williams Clinical Innovation Advisor, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative; Medical Director, Mahmee
MODERATOR
Priyanka Dayal McCluskey Senior Health Reporter, WBUR