How Black Midwives Can Help our Broken Maternal Healthcare System | Dr. Nikia Grayson | TEDxMemphis

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This needs to be publicized more.

[@smc130]

Yes. It’s long overdue.

[@CulinaryGuide]

This is so important

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Midwives were being eradicated in the northern states since the early 1900’s, especially in New York, Boston and other large metropolitan cities. It’s just took a little longer for doctors in the south to care enough to feel their power was threatened by midwives. The medicalization of obstetrics and moving birth into hospitals was a sad day for pregnant women. Infection rates went up because the midwives were actually cleaner, I.e. handwashing before and after examining women, infants and in between patients. Retired RN - certified in obstetrics with 30 years experience.

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Goodness in the city of Memphis! Each one Teach One!

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Great video. Very important information.

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Great information!!!❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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Yes!!!!

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Im pregnant and having my first home birth.

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I’m a birth doula 💕💕💕

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