Racism in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Medical Apartheid: Chapter 2 Profitable Wonders
By Harriet A. Washington
Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington focuses on the cruel history of medical experimentation on Black Americans. Chapter 2, “Profitable Wonders”, discusses the gynecological advancements made by James Marion Sims, through tortuous surgical procedures on enslaved Black women.
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Aftershock Documentary on Hulu
Aftershock is a moving documentary centered around bringing awareness to the impact of maternal mortality on African American women. The documentary tells the true story of the death of two black women named Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isacc and the aftershock of effects their deaths had on their communities. In addition, the documentary sheds light on the historical contributions to maternal mortality in African American women.
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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is an organization providing support and information to nurses caring for mothers, newborns, and families through research, education, and advocacy. Providing resources, professional development, and a plethora of media sources will be beneficial for the health and well-being of women and newborns.
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Listen to Me Documentary
Listen to Me is a documentary that tells the stories of four women and the complexities and challenges Black women face on their journey to motherhood. These women are at the front lines of the Black maternal health crisis while also navigating the troubling reality of birthing in the United States.