For Our Black Mamas: Black Maternal Health

Black Gaze

***Warning if you are experiencing/experienced Maternal Health Challenges, please take care of yourself (mentally, physically and/or spiritually). Decide if you are in the best space to hear the testimonies/experiences of others.***

In support and awareness of Black Maternal Health Week, Dr. Bertrand interview Dr. Porcher and co-host Dr. Windom about Black Maternal Health. More specifically, Dr. Porcher's shares her story of giving birth to her son. Furthermore, Dr. Windom serves as an expert on the experiences of Black Mothers in the health care system. Dr. Windom was born and raised in New Haven CT. Her mother was a pharmacist and her father was a pediatrician. Dr. Watson always knew that she wanted to be a doctor. She always wanted to take care of children and families. Dr. Windom went to Spelman College for undergrad which was the best decision of her young adult life. She went to Tufts university for medical school, also where her father went, and received her MD and Masters in Public health. Dr. Windom then completed pediatric residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at Duke University and she is now an outpatient pediatric cardiologist with an interest in fetal imaging and improving healthcare systems. She leads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within her heart center focusing on the effects of implicit bias on healthcare delivery striving to improve patient safety. If you would like more information about Black Maternal Health, Dr. Windom recommends visiting Black Mamas Matter Alliance: https://blackmamasmatter.org/ for resources and support.