We’re Working Hard To Address Disparities In Maternal Health
We know prenatal care is critical not just for moms and babies, but for our community as a whole. Lack of access, failure to work closely with the community to address systemic and structural factors, and failure to address social determinants of health can lead to complications far beyond pregnancy and birth. This issue hits close to home as North Carolina ranks among the bottom fifth nationally for low birth weight which has our infant mortality rates climbing. We also pay attention closely to the racial disparities in infant and maternal health and know that Guilford County has some of the highest disparities in the state.
We believe in being honest about these disparities, investigating contributing factors, and listening closely to our community to craft strategies that directly improve access to high-quality, culturally responsive care. We aim to show that we trust our patients and want them to feel physically and emotionally safe in our care.
Together – with help from generous donors, community partners and our unique blend of committed providers – we can help give all of our patients a brighter future.
We don’t just want people to survive pregnancy and childbirth. We want them to feel relaxed in our care, so they get to experience joy through the process of becoming a parent.
— Jamilla Walker, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, Chief Midwife of Center for Women’s Healthcare
