NC mother sounds alarm about maternal health disparities
Clip: 3/4/2022 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Tomeka Isaac had a healthy pregnancy until doctors missed a life-threatening condition.
Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues compared to White and Hispanic women, according to the CDC. Charlotte mother Tomeka Issac recounts her near-death experience dealing with pregnancy complications and how she’s now working to raise awareness about maternal health disparities.
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NC mother sounds alarm about maternal health disparities
Clip: 3/4/2022 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues compared to White and Hispanic women, according to the CDC. Charlotte mother Tomeka Issac recounts her near-death experience dealing with pregnancy complications and how she’s now working to raise awareness about maternal health disparities.
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