On May 11, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander introduced a comprehensive strategy to tackle healthcare inequities, particularly in maternal care for Black women. Highlighting alarming racial disparities, where Black women are six times more likely to suffer pregnancy-related deaths than their white counterparts, the plan proposes expanding the presence of doulas, creating midwife-led birthing centers, and implementing anti-bias training for healthcare providers. It also emphasizes the need for practical support like guaranteed income for low-income families and stable housing for expectant mothers, aiming to enhance maternal health outcomes across communities.
Despite progress, racial disparities in maternal health persist, with Black women six times more likely to face pregnancy-related deaths compared to white women.
Lander aims to double the number of doulas and launch midwife-led birth centers to provide culturally responsive care for mothers.
The plan includes anti-bias training for maternity providers, birthing-friendly hospital standards, and a postpartum home visit initiative.
A guaranteed basic income program is proposed to support low-income families during pregnancy and the critical early months of a child's life.
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