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​​Black Midwives Significantly Impact the Community

Midwives have been making a significant impact in the Black community for years. There are many reasons why their presence is vital, but one of the most important reasons is that midwives provide an invaluable service to Black women and their families. Midwives offer continuity of care, cultural competency, and sensitivity that can be hard to find in traditional medical settings. As a result, Black women who use midwives often feel empowered and supported during one of the most important times in their lives. Read more here!

References 

  1. Lamaze International. Cara Terreri, LCCE CD (DONA). The Importance of Black Midwives, Then, Now, and Tomorrow February 13, 2019. Available at: https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/the-importance-of-black-midwives-then-now-and-tomorrow Accessed August 29, 2022.

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