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Reimagining the childbirth experience

Profile of a pregnant woman holding her stomach with a sunset behind her

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

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