Diversity in the birthplace

List the different factors that affect how individuals are treated in hospital settings

Tradition

Policies and protocols

Paternalism

maternal fetal conflict

Provider Preference

Liability

Provider trauma

Bias

According to the March of Dimes, how do the birth outcomes of black women compared to those of white women?

Die in childbirth 41/100,000 vs. 11/100,000

Have a stillbirth

Have their infant die within the first year 11.5/1000 vs. 5.2/1000

Have a pre-term birth 16% versus 10%

What is epigenetic?

The change can be seen up to three generations

What is believed to be the transgenerational effect on genetics as a result of racism

It showed that the women that reported experiencing racism regularly were more likely to go into labor early

What did the study conducted in the skin? You’re in project prove about the psychological effects of racism

The result showed that racism causes a psychological response and individuals. It also show that the women that reported experiencing racism regularly were more likely to go into labor early.

What can we do is do to help support our black clients in overcoming racial disparities in the birthplace

Educate our clients on all of their options before going into the delivery room

Encourage clients to have multiple conversations with their provider about what their wishes are

Be sure to amplify our clients voice in the delivery room if we feel they aren’t being heard

Advocate on behalf of the client if necessary

What is the definition of transgender?

Relating to a person who sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond to their birth sex

What disparities do transgender individuals have to face in the birthplace?

Constant misgendering

Lack of respect from staff

Constantly as spectacle

Being refused care unless they acknowledge their old identity

Being asked, intrusive questions

Not receiving proper prenatal Care

How can we ask Doula’s help support our transgender clients and overcoming gender disparities in the birthplace?

Check your biases

Ask for their preferred pronouns

Ask for their preferred name

Give full transparency on your competencies

Advocate on behalf of your client