Ep.67. Gaslit & Ignored: Black Maternal Health-Medical Racism

Ep.67. In this episode, Dr. Lendra speaks with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse and founder of Light After Nine, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy loss, infertility, and maternal trauma. Rachell shares her personal journey through nine pregnancy losses, highlighting the systemic bias and medical gaslighting she faced. The conversation explores the urgent need for equitable maternal healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems, and the importance of advocacy and support for marginalized groups. Rachell also provides insights on starting a nonprofit and encourages others to turn their challenges into meaningful change.

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Takeaways

Rachell founded Light After Nine to support families through pregnancy loss.
Her journey involved nine pregnancy losses and systemic bias in healthcare.
Medical gaslighting is a significant issue in maternal health.
Trust in healthcare providers is crucial for patients.
Black women face higher maternal health death rates due to bias.
Abortion care is often intertwined with miscarriage care.
Starting a nonprofit doesn't require a perfect plan or funding.
The nursing community is supportive of entrepreneurial endeavors.
Follow-up care after discharge is often lacking in maternal health.
There are many resources and grants available for nonprofits.

Sound Bites

"I turned my pain into purpose."
"You want to trust your provider."
"Nobody's checking in on you."

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Advocacy
00:51 Rachel's Journey Through Pregnancy Loss
02:48 Understanding Medical Gaslighting
06:23 The Impact of Systemic Bias in Maternal Health
12:46 COVID-19 and Healthcare Gaps
16:41 Urgent Changes Needed in Maternal Care
22:16 Turning Challenges into Change
23:58 Steps to Start a Nonprofit Organization

Connect with Rachell Dumas on Linkedin and Visit: alightafternine.org 

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