Lynn Freedman
Lynn Freedman is director of the Averting Maternal Death and Disability program at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
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Commentary Maternity and Birthing
To Reverse the Maternal Health Crisis, We Must Break the Cycle of Distrust
Our research says that many Black women have experienced disrespectful pregnancy care, and providers are overwhelmed. It's a perfect storm where bias can flourish.
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