Leteace Lee, RNC-Maternal and Newborn Care, Full Spectrum Doula, and IBCLC is a Lactation Consultant and Educator with Aeroflow Breastpumps. Leteace is a Holistic Mother-Baby Advocate, who specializes in prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support and birth education. Currently located in MD, she offers virtual lactation consultations to women everywhere.
On April 11-17, we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). According to the CDC, black women are currently three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This article will review the current state of the U.S. maternal mortality rate, recommendations for pregnant families and healthcare providers, and how to be an advocate for maternal and reproductive health.
