Black Maternal Health Season II

16 Maternal Health Federal Call to Action

In this episode we will be discussing the latest federal government efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. America’s maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world, and they are especially high among Black women and Native American women, regardless of their income or education levels. To learn more about this call to action please visit The White House fact sheet https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/07/fact-sheet-vice-president-kamala-harris-announces-call-to-action-to-reduce-maternal-mortality-and-morbidity/ [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/07/fact-sheet-vice-president-kamala-harris-announces-call-to-action-to-reduce-maternal-mortality-and-morbidity/].

15 CA Paid Family Leave

Join us in this conversation as we discuss the most recent updates to California’s Paid Family Leave policy as it relates to pregnancy and bonding with a new child. California has recently made updates to Paid Family Leave policies so listen in on our discussion about the updates and to learn what families qualify for. To learn more about these policies please visit https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/PFL_Forms_and_Publications.htm [https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/PFL_Forms_and_Publications.htm].

14 Senate Bill 65

In this episode we discuss California Senate Bill 65, which passed into law on January 1, 2022. This law which has been termed the “Momnibus Act” requires counties and Medi-Cal hospitals to establish a number of pregnancy-related services, such as improved tracking of infant mortalities and offering doulas to Medi-Cal recipients. To learn more about Senate Bill 65 please visit https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB65 [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB65]

13 Breastfeeding & Grief

Episode 13. Grieving the Inability to Breastfeed Join us in conversation with Joy Dean, lactation consultant, doulda, student Midwife, and mother of five as we discuss the grief a mother may experience when she is not able to breastfeed. Joy explains why some mothers may not be able to breastfeed and offers ways for mothers to remain connected to their baby during this season of grief. To learn more about Joy and the services she offers please visit https://thenestingstage.com/ [https://thenestingstage.com/] https://www.glopreemies.org/ [https://www.glopreemies.org/]

12 Pumping

Episode 12. Understanding How to Create a Pumping Schedule and Selecting a Breast Pump In this episode we will be discussing some things mothers should consider when selecting a breast pump, including how to work with your medical insurance provider to obtain a pump. Joy Dean, lactation consultant, doula, student Midwife, and mother of five explains the importance of creating a pumping schedule and balancing your pumping schedule with real life demands. To learn more about Joy and the services she offers please visit https://thenestingstage.com/ [https://thenestingstage.com/].