Can doulas help combat the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi?
In this interview, Soledad O'Brien speaks with Kashuna Watts, a doula working on the frontlines of Mississippi's infant mortality crisis. Discover how doulas are part of a vital movement advocating for Black maternal health and fighting systemic racism in healthcare.
The video explores the critical role of doulas in addressing the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi. Kashuna Watts, a frontline doula, discusses her work within a larger movement dedicated to fighting racism in the healthcare system and advocating for Black maternal health.
The importance of this work is underscored by studies showing that mothers supported by doulas often experience shorter labor durations, fewer premature births, and a reduced likelihood of undergoing C-sections.
Source: Soledad O'Brien Interviews a Doula on the Frontlines of Mississippi's Infant Mortality Crisis
