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Community- Based Doulas and Midwives: Key to Addressing the US Maternal Health.

This report presents key perspectives and lessons learned along with policy recommendations for state and federal-level actions that center the work of doulas and midwives in addressing the nation's maternal health crisis. These lessons and recom- mendations are particularly crucial now to support birthing people amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Black Mamas Matter Toolkit

The Black Mamas Matter toolkit is a resource for advocates who are concerned about the health and well-being of black women and girls. It takes a human rights based approach to maternal health, identifying the rights of pregnant and birthing parents and the corresponding role of government to ensure safe and respectful maternal health care for all.

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HOW CAN WE AVOID "BLAMING THE VICTIM"

This racial equity tip sheet is a narrative with tips on how to not blame the victim of disparate racial equity outcomes. This two page Tip Sheet has the full title of HOW CAN WE AVOID "BLAMING THE VICTIM" When We Present Information on Poor Outcomes for Different Racial, Ethnic, Language or Immigrant Groups in our Community? It offers alternative methods of presenting comparative data about populations in a way that does not leave the reader thinking the individuals of focus are the reason for the disparate outcomes, rather than reasons related to institutional and structural racism.

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Implicit Bias Resource Guide

This on-line resource guide was published by the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in 2019. It is a tool for recognizing and addressing implicit bias. It offers steps that can be taken to minimize bias; has a Q & A with health experts; and offers stories of how bias has affected individuals. bias has affected individuals.

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