Birth Disparities Resource List
Racial disparities in birth outcomes stem from more than one source, but the impact of societal and institutional discrimination and racism are drawing more attention through research which endeavors to unravel the causes of the alarming differences in outcomes.
How Racism Impacts Pregnancy Outcomes
UCLA obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Michael Lu believe that for many women of color, racism over a lifetime, not just during the nine months of pregnancy, increases the risk of preterm delivery. To improve birth outcomes, Lu argues, we must address the conditions that impact women’s health not just when they become pregnant but from childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.
Unraveling the Mystery of Black-White Differences In Infant Mortality
This clip is excerpted from “When the Bough Breaks,” Episode 2 of “UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?”