Jasmine Smith

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

For many mothers, giving birth is a joyous time, especially when you're blessed with twins. However, for Dr. Ellen Rucker Sellers, a chiropractor, wife and mother of three, the experience quickly transformed into a near-fatal event. Her story serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the maternal disparities Black women face daily during childbirth. "I had a scheduled cesarean to deliver my twins.

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

Every year, thousands of women across the U.S. face life-threatening complications during and after childbirth. At the forefront of this alarming trend are Black women, who are over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than women of other racial and ethnic groups. One of the most critical complications these women face is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). RELATED: Postpartum Hemorrhage: What Black Women Need to Know What is Postpartum Hemorrhage?

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

The journey to motherhood is often filled with anticipation and excitement, however, for many Black women, it can be a time of medical complexities. According to the Leapfrog Group 2025 Maternity Care Report , one in five hospitals show significant disparities in C-section rates across races. Additionally, data from a earlier this year in New Jersey, found that Black women were 25 percent more likely to have C-sections than white women.

2 weeks ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

Mental health awareness has gained significant traction in recent years, yet many barriers still exist-particularly within the Black community. Dr. Sidney Hankerson, a psychiatrist and advocate for mental health equity, shares some of the most pressing issues related to mental health, including stigma, access to care, and the importance of seeking support early. This article explores key insights from the conversation.

3 weeks ago | htworld.co.uk | Jasmine Smith

It’s no secret that a higher socio-economic background means you live both healthier and longer, with a study by University College London (UCL) finding that the wealthiest individuals can expect to live an additional eight to nine years free from disability compared to those in the poorest groups. This is only worsening, with research showing that women in the UK from the most affluent areas now live on average 13 years longer than women from poorer neighborhoods.