Maternal Health Episodes

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Medication has to be approved by FDA before it can be offered to the public. Since 1962, clinical trials have not included pregnant women. Why? Drugs such as thalidomide and DES (diethylstilbestrol) were given to pregnant women with unwanted and unexpected side effects. Currently, many are promoting including pregnant and lactating women clinical research trials. Is it a good idea? Over the next few weeks we will consider the pros and the cons.

Your baby is growing up. What do you say? How do you prepare her for the physical, mental, hormonal changes that are happening to her body.

It's a challenging time for both of you.

How to discuss anatomy, her menses, sexuality in a way that supports and empowers your child.

40 Weeks is the name of our new segment dedicated to eliminating maternal racial disparities and reducing maternal mortality.

We discuss basic questions about pregnancy. We answer questions from pregnant women that often go unanswered.

It"s important to us to share this information so that more women will actively engage and question their prenatal care.

Welcome to Black Women's Health podcast which has become a platform to advocate for, promote and to answers all those questions that you can't seem to get answered.

Here's a daunting topic - your daughter has started her menstrual cycle. She's confused and scared. The sight of that unexpected bleeding is memorable for many of us.

Dr. Rahman a board certified OBGYN discussed how you know sexual maturation is occuring, providing suggestions as to how to begun the process of speaking with your da...

Welcome to 40 Weeks - a segment dedicated to 1) providing information and 2 ) working to reduce maternal mortality . Here were explore questions you may have regarding pregnancy which never got answered, concerns which may have been dismissed.

This segment discusses how many prenatal visits are considered standard of care. Is that reasonable? Or should the number of visits depend on your "risk" status? And how do you know if you are "high risk"?

This is provided for your consideration. It is i...

We're broadening our horizon, because Black Woman's Podcast has become a platform for women, focusing on Black Women. We've started a mini-series called "40 weeks" discussing pregnancy related issues as we work to eliminate racial maternal health disparities. For non- pregnant women, we've created "Today's Woman" to discuss issues and to answer questions that you may have wanted to have explained. Lastly we will continue with our interview of amazing Black women who are making a contribution.

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Like being in labor.. it's not always easy. And it's taken longer than we wanted. However, we are delivering- starting with "40 weeks" a mini-series with "need to know" basic information about pregnancy that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, also female health news/commentary with a focus on how Black women may be impacted with continued interviews with Black women who are making a difference.

We've birthed a health platform and become reliable resource of information for Black women. C...

Pre-eclampsia is a cause of maternal and infant morbidity.


A conversation with Dr. Tania Kamphaus, Associate Vice President, Science Partnerships and Director of Patient Engagements at FNIH (Foundation for the National Institutes of Health regarding blood testing in the first trimester to detect and the development of medications for treatment of early onset pre-eclampsia.


Pre-eclampsia affects 5-8 % of pregnancies in the US with Black Americans 60% more likely to develop pre-eclampia. In ...

An unfortunate delivery in Georgia prompted this podcast. This podcast discussed the cardinal movements of labor, gestational diabetes and shoulder dystocia. Have a listen and send a pray to the family.

Are there risks that could impact menopause? Ask Dr. Rahman.

Full transparency: Medical issues remain, but she’s empowered. She’s found her path to healing.. Maybe healing involves more that physical, maybe healing is possible for all of us.

Breast cancer is the number one cancer. Yet most women including those with breast cancer will die from heart disease. Lowering your risk for heart disease may lower your risk for breast cancer! Know your risk factors. I include being African American as a risk factor. Consult with your doctor and design a breast assessment that takes your risk factors into account.

The most common abdominal surgery.. should it be a standardized best practice on how to perform or should the surgeon decide her/his own preferences?

Are you surprised?

Correction: maternal mortality= number of deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days postpartum. “God willing and the creek don’t rise” see you in 2022

A beautiful recounting of a birth with unexpected complications, a mother’s love and overcoming

Diagnosed with a rather blood disorder only to find out that her only child also has it. Hear her story of navigating through the unknown. Listen to her strength, how she maneuvered through our healthcare system and what she would tell others going through comparable and/or difficult health situations.

President Biden proclaimed April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week. We need more. Meet Rachel Nicks, a doula, and learn about her passion at birthqueen.org for enriching the Black birth experience and saving lives.

Our last conversation for now.. hopefully you and/or a loved one can benefit from the experience and expertise offered.

Twists, turns and delayed diagnosis- now straight talk. What every woman needs to understand about breast cancer, signs & symptoms, tips about self care and the need to advocate for yourself. (Once again please excuse the static )

This is a conversation about breast cancer from three different perspectives- the patient, the best friend, the breast surgeon. Last week we heard from Dr. Lisa. Now Joan tells her story.

Today we meet Dr. Lisa-

This is not a depressing recital of dismal statistics about breast cancer and black women. They’ve flipped the script. It’s about life and strength and other black women who rally in support. It’s uplifting. Kudos to these women who are rising and letting their voices be heard. They need to be heard. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Stay tuned, technical difficulties won’t stop this podcast.

I want birth control.