maternal health
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Morgan Radford on Maternal Health and Her New Novel
NBC News co-anchor Morgan Radford discusses her upcoming novel, ‘Now Then,’ and the urgent advocacy for Black maternal health ahead of her second child’s birth.
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Dr. Janell Green Smith’s Tragic Death Exposes Systemic Failures in Maternal Healthcare, Globally and Domestically
The untimely death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife and maternal health advocate, from childbirth complications in 2025, has ignited a critical conversation about systemic racism, healthcare disparities, and the struggles of birth centers in the US. Her…
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New Study Reveals Widespread Nutritional Gaps During Pregnancy
A groundbreaking study from Stevens Institute of Technology has revealed that over 90% of pregnant individuals may not be meeting their nutritional needs through diet alone. Published in The Journal of Nutrition, the research highlights significant shortfalls in essential nutrients,…