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Evidence online “#vaccine research” by @Illinois_Alma drives anti-#vaccine #SoMe
=prolong #pandemic
=mortality
@KateClancy’s study: periods in perimenopause “after” vaccine
by 15-minute survey
= bad #data = #misinformation
American feminism has a long history of harming WOC
=prolong #pandemic
=mortality
@KateClancy’s study: periods in perimenopause “after” vaccine
by 15-minute survey
= bad #data = #misinformation
American feminism has a long history of harming WOC
Best practices of #community engaged #research involves
LISTENING
to all important stakeholders
American feminism
frequently believes that it
✅box of the diversity
therefore
no need to listen to anybody else
Women & WOC deserve good, not bad #data.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
LISTENING
to all important stakeholders
American feminism
frequently believes that it
✅box of the diversity
therefore
no need to listen to anybody else
Women & WOC deserve good, not bad #data.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
Theories of infertility “by” vaccine
Draw upon past government sterilization programs
Fears are never unfounded
even if not the case now
Being out of touch with these realities + poor #studydesign
= research that adds harm without adding knowledge
ihpi.umich.edu/news/forced-st…
Draw upon past government sterilization programs
Fears are never unfounded
even if not the case now
Being out of touch with these realities + poor #studydesign
= research that adds harm without adding knowledge
ihpi.umich.edu/news/forced-st…
Black women in the US suffer from a maternal mortality rate that’s 3 to 4 times higher than white women, & the pandemic has only widened the gap. Dems, spearheaded by Black women legislators, are working to address this public health crisis. A thread.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Ohio Minority Leader @EmiliaSykesOH helped form the nation’s first state-level Black Maternal Health Caucus, which has introduced bills to address cultural competency training for medical professionals & provide Medicaid reimbursements for doula services.
@EmiliaSykesOH Kentucky’s only Black woman legislator @atticascott4ky introduced bills to review maternal deaths & remove taxes on baby products. She’s also fought back against bans on abortion care, which disproportionately harm poor Black women who face barriers to healthy pregnancies.
I've read several tragic stories of Black mothers dying from childbirth since the end of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek alone. I am so grateful that Black maternal health is an issue #KamalaHarris champions at all times. I'm looking forward to this conversation.
Amber Isaac's tragic death resulting from childbirth shows how the #COVID19 pandemic is likely exacerbating the Black maternal health crisis and why we cannot wait to take action. Praying for the Isaac family. 🙏🏾
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Tune in now for #KamalaHarris on IG Live with @allysonfelix to discuss Black maternal health. Of course Kamala couldn't resist getting some fitness tips from an Olympic gold medalist.
Link: instagram.com/kamalaharris
Link: instagram.com/kamalaharris
.@ACOG hosted a virtual briefing on Thursday, where experts from ACOG, @MarchofDimes, and @ACNMmidwives briefed Congress about the unique challenges facing pregnant women in the #COVID19 pandemic. Watch the recorded briefing: bit.ly/3aiNXG0 Here are some highlights:
@acog @MarchofDimes @ACNMmidwives The expert panel acknowledged #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, urging Congress to mitigate the impacts of #COVID19 on communities of color, improve data collection, extend #Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum, and include pregnant women in #COVID19 research. 2/
Sens. & Reps. should share evidence-based #COVID19 information w/constituents & encourage pregnant women to continue prenatal care & maintain strong communication w/their obstetric care team. Hospitals & licensed, accredited birth centers remain safe places to give birth. 3/
Thread: It is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek so today I'm highlighting the legislative work on the Black maternal mortality crisis. Rep Alma Adams, Rep Lauren Underwood & Sen Kamala Harris launched the Black Momnibus this year but the work has been ongoing for years. #BlackWomenLead 1/
Before I dive into the legislative efforts by elected officials, I want to shout out @BlkMamasMatter. The Black Mamas Alliance has advocated for years for improvements in Black maternal health, rights & justice. More info ⬇️ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 2/ blackmamasmatter.org
Tonight Rep. Alma Adams is hosting a virtual session with Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker to discuss #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Details ⬇️ 3/
Today is the 1st day of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! We <3 all the Black moms out there, so we're going to shed light on some healthcare issues Black women may experience during childbirth, along with ways to take action to ensure they're given the respect + humanity they deserve.
Black maternal mortality & morbidity rates are some of the most urgent health issues in our country, regardless of income level or social status. Black women in every socioeconomic status are impacted by maternal mortality & morbidity. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
For instance, superstar @serenawilliams — best athlete in the world, sister, daughter, and mom — nearly died during the birth of her daughter #Olympia. When she told doctors something was wrong, they didn’t believe her. mother.ly/news/serena-wi… #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Last week was the inaugural #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, where we work to raise awareness of the rising maternal mortality rate of black women in this country, and commit to addressing this problem head-on.
Black women are 243% more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white women. Black maternal mortality rates have reached crisis level – it’s past time that we come together to find solutions.
The Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act is one step in the right direction. By improving quality of care for mothers & babies, and taking a more comprehensive healthcare approach, we will help address the disparities in maternal & infant mortality in Ohio. brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press…
