Black Maternity Care Matters
A journey with Abigail's Footsteps
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 - 37 minutes
A JOURNEY WITH ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS - SERIES 2
Episode 4: Black Maternity Care Matters
In this episode, we delve into maternity care for black women and their families. Our guest Keji Moses shares her journey through baby loss and founding Mayah’s Legacy, a charity advocating for compassionate care after such devastating experiences. We also hear from Teean Robinson-Smith about her personal story of losing her daughter Jet.
### Key Topics Discussed:
1. **Keji Moses' Story**:
- The emotional toll of multiple miscarriages.
- Founding Mayah’s Legacy.
- Navigating cultural sensitivities around baby loss.
2. **The Importance of Culturally Sensitive Care**:
- Understanding diverse cultural practices related to pregnancy and childbirth.
- Tailoring healthcare approaches to meet specific needs without making assumptions based on race or ethnicity.
3. **Teean Smith-Robinson’s Experience**:
- Facing premature membrane rupture (PROM) at 20 weeks.
- The emotional distress caused by inadequate hospital care during COVID-19 restrictions.
- Advocating for better bereavement support in hospitals.
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