Memphis midwives work to address racial disparities in care

The video discusses the role of midwives in providing group prenatal care, particularly in underserved areas of Memphis. It highlights the racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, especially for African American women, and the biases present in medical practice. Midwives like Nokia Grayson and Jody Lynn Owen work to counteract these biases by building trust and providing comprehensive care. The video also addresses the challenges faced by patients in accessing healthcare and the benefits of midwifery care in reducing maternal and newborn mortality. Future plans include training more midwives of color to continue this important work.

What concerns does Brittany Briggs express about her pregnancy?

How has the midwifery care model changed in Memphis according to the text?

What are some of the barriers to care that African American women face?

How do biases in the medical system affect the treatment of black women?

What role do midwives play in addressing racial disparities in maternal health?

What is the importance of addressing both physical and emotional needs in midwifery care?

What is the significance of building relationships with patients in midwifery care?

What challenges do women on Medicaid face in accessing healthcare?

In what ways do Grayson and Owen support their patients after childbirth?

What are the outcomes of including midwifery care in health systems?