TED: How racism harms pregnant women -- and what can help | Miriam Zoila Perez

The video discusses the body's stress response and its potential negative effects on health, particularly during pregnancy. It highlights the impact of discrimination on health outcomes, especially for marginalized groups. The speaker shares personal experiences and statistics on racial disparities in maternal health. Jennie Joseph's 'The JJ Way' is presented as an effective, low-cost solution to improve prenatal care and outcomes for women of color. The video concludes with a call to create supportive environments to buffer against the stress of racism.

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