Maternal Health Episodes
Should pregnant women be in clinical trials?
This is imporant! 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 giv...
Mom & daughter
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, sexualit...
40 Weeks - Prenatal labs
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 u...
My daughter & her first menstrual cycle. What do I say?
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 mens...
40 Weeks- How many prenatal visits? Am I high risk?
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 ha...
Today's Woman- "I need you to explain.."
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 r...
Black Women's Health Podcast.. "what had happened?!"
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...
Innovating Against Pre-eclampsia
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 Instit...
Shoulder dystocia- what you need to know
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.
Why would a perimenopausal woman take birth control pills?
Are there risks that could impact menopause? Ask Dr. Rahman.
Unexpected medical devastation - it happened to her, it could happen to you.
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 Awareness
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 incl...
Cesarean section
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?
2021 RECAP
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
First pregnancy - and the delivery didn’t go as planned
A beautiful recounting of a birth with unexpected complications, a mother’s love and overcoming
What if it’s you?
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 ...
A conversation between an OBGYN and a Doula.
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.
It’s a journey- Breast Cancer conversation, Part 4.
Our last conversation for now.. hopefully you and/or a loved one can benefit from the experience and expertise offered.
Breast Cancer - Part 3. Getting down to the nitty gritty.
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 sta...
“How is this possible?!” Breast cancer dialogue- Part 2
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.
Breast cancer conversation from 3 different perspectives- the patient, the best friend, the surgeon
Today we meet Dr. Lisa-
Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
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 wo...
