Discussion Post must be 300 words using the three sources given to answer the following questions.
How has the legacy of slavery continued to impact health outcomes for Black mothers and their children (give specific examples from the “Black Maternal and Infant Health” article). What were some of the racial prejudices that Myeshia (in the Natal podcast) was worried about?
“Black Maternal and Infant Health…” mentions California as a state that has attempted to dismantle structural racism in their medical system. What do Myeshia’s experiences giving birth in California suggest about the success of these antiracist interventions? If you were part of a team creating an intervention to help dismantle systemic racism in medical systems (possibly in maternal health, but you could also think about primary care or therapy settings), what sorts of changes or interventions would you suggest? You might consider power dynamics between clinicians and their patients, as well as community-based interventions in your response.
How can the idea of “cultural humility” help clinicians, other community members, and you personally to engage with antiracist praxis? Do you see shortcomings in “cultural humility” as a tool to do this work (the answer to this question can be yes or no – just explain your reasoning)?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-myeshias-story/id1508013775?i=1000472276591
