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Despite advances in health care, Black women are still significantly more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications and high mortality rates than white women.<\/p>\n

While these disparities are rooted in long-held systemic inequities, community and health care providers can help in one critical area: nutrition and dietary support.<\/p>\n

Black Maternal Health Week is a time to raise awareness, amplify voices and address the persistent health inequities faced by Black mothers and birthing people across the United States, according to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nutrition as a tool for health equity<\/h2>\n

Proper nutrition is foundational to health before, during and after pregnancy. It supports the mother\u2019s health, baby\u2019s development and birth, and long-term health for both.<\/p>\n

Black mothers are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and obesity, so nutrition is not just supportive care; it\u2019s preventive care. Also, Black communities often face food insecurity and lack access to culturally relevant nutrition support, which can increase health risks during pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Despite advances in health care, Black women are still significantly more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications and high mortality rates than white women. While these disparities are rooted in long-held systemic inequities, community and health care providers can help in one critical area: nutrition and dietary support. 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