Introduction: The maternal mental health crisis in the United States (US) is rising as compounded perinatal chronic stressors, and limited mental healthcare resources have exacerbated adverse health outcomes [1–3].
"I experienced it first-hand in labor [...] It's a little out of body to be an expert in maternal health and then experience microaggressions in labor."
The new center is part of the School of Medicine and will focus on protecting Black women through the birthing experience by advocating for equitable quality care