Nina Bahadur

White women and Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer at roughly the same rate, but Black women are more likely to die from the disease. In my latest for @SELFmagazine, I spoke to oncologist @OkeOluchi to help explain why. https://t.co/USzJHyvpaQ

RT @sarahkliff: This was such a devastating story to report as a journalist, a parent, a human. It's a stark reminder that, even with a "b…

I asked experts for tips on speaking to loved ones hesitant about the COVID vaccine. Stay respectful, really listen to their specific concerns, offer up reputable resources, share your own experience getting vaxxed, & leave the door open to speak again: https://t.co/bnJi0F7grE

According to new study of 869,079 moms, those with COVID had higher rates of preterm birth, ICU admissions, intubation, and mortality. https://t.co/MEQYD7GvGV

RT @SassyE: Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-Asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth https://t.co/hVKw6eGpxv via @THECITYNY

This is a deeply personal story covering both the science of azoospermia (which affects ~1 in 100 men) and the emotional aspect, and I'm certain it's just a fraction of what this experience is like for both @benashwell and @gabywilk. Please read & share!

Ben Ashwell @benashwell

Part of the shame I felt was because I didn't know anyone who had experienced male infertility. But it turns out, according to the stats, that it's a lot more common than I thought. That's why I wrote this essay - https://t.co/jR5tLGKRCg

I keep reading and sharing this very brave and generous piece by my friend @benashwell about male infertility, an area of reproductive health I actually don't see much discussion about:

Sarah Sloat @sarah_sloat_

It was such a pleasure to work with @benashwell to publish his essay charting what it was like to learn he couldn't have children naturally. Through honesty, humor, and vulnerability Ben explains a part of infertility too often ignored. #longread https://t.co/BQhX40ywzj

I am so excited about @iamKSealsAllers latest project, the Birthright podcast, which shares stories of Black joy and healing in birth. In the quest for #birthequity we often focus on the tragedies, but it's crucial to uplift bright moments: https://t.co/7d1PDpzYMl

A Denver program is fundraising to provide free in-home care for moms: "Complete newborn medical care, lactation support, maternal wellness, pelvic physical therapy, and maternal mental health all in the comfort of their home." https://t.co/V42a4JAEim

New 2019 data on maternal mortality: - 754 deaths, up from 658 in 2018 Rates: - 44 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black moms - 17.9 deaths for white moms - 12.6 deaths for Hispanic moms Disparities decreased—due to MORE deaths in white moms. https://t.co/DUoi8YUZv7

RT @janevandis: Tired of making this all "personal responsibility" when there are the effects of redlining, food deserts, inadequate suppor…

New from @sciam: Data suggests there are racial disparities in who gets screened for postpartum mood disorders. Why is this happening—and how can we fix it? By @priyabiyer https://t.co/bP5XW79OKk