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We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health

Leading Black Cardiologists and medical professionals share their professional and personal experience with Black Maternal mortality and morbidity – the health of women during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum – as well as the impact it has on families.

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"We Are The Faces"

In this latest video from the 'We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health™' campaign, we highlight the invaluable role of Black men as advocates and allies in addressing the Black maternal health crisis. Dr. Keniel Pierre, a cardiology fellow and member of the Association of Black Cardiologists, shares his story of advocacy on behalf of his wife, who faced postpartum complications, underscoring the vital need for Black men's involvement in maternal health advocacy.. While Black spouses, fathers, uncles, brothers, and other relatives play a crucial role as advocates in the maternal health care ecosystem, they also serve as essential allies in other areas, such as optimizing their own health. The health of fathers before conception has been shown to impact maternal and infant health outcomes. Expert insights from healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of comprehensive and early preconception counseling for BOTH men and women through the life course. This video serves as a powerful reminder that everyone can play a role in preventing pregnancy-related deaths and improving maternal health outcomes. Join us in the movement towards better maternal health at WeAreTheFaces.ABCardio.org." Don't forget to like and subscribe!

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Discover the significance of preconception and interconception counseling, a key step for both patients and clinicians in improving pregnancy outcomes in this latest video. Listen to Aryana and Miasha's firsthand accounts as they highlight the importance of discussing family history and health concerns before conception - regardless of the number of prior pregnancies. Their experiences shed light on missed opportunities for comprehensive preconception and interconception counseling from healthcare professionals. Expert insight brings attention to the importance of healthcare providers actively listening and engaging with patients and addressing their concerns as early as possible. The clinicians in the video also emphasize the benefits of early risk assessment and intervention starting from childhood, which can lead to healthier pregnancies and improved outcomes. From preconception to postpartum and beyond, our campaign is dedicated to equipping Black women and their families with essential resources and discussions for maternal healthcare. Explore more at WeAreTheFaces.ABCardio.org and join us in the movement towards better maternal health. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

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Watch our latest video where we delve into the importance of collaborative patient-centered care teams in promoting maternal and cardiovascular health. Maria and Aryana share their personal journeys, highlighting the critical role of healthcare providers in supporting women, especially women of color, through pregnancy. While Maria benefited from a supportive care team, Aryana's experience sheds light on the challenges some women face when trying to advocate for their health needs. Despite Aryana's concerns about her family history of heart disease and potential postpartum complications, she felt dismissed by her healthcare providers. This underscores the importance of finding a care team that listens, believes, and supports patients. Expert insights from healthcare professionals further emphasize the significance of tailored care and early intervention in addressing maternal health risks. Watch now and explore more resources at WeAreTheFaces.ABCardio.org. Like and subscribe to join the movement towards better maternal health for all.

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Understand the critical link between maternal and cardiovascular health in our latest video. Meet three inspiring mothers, Miasha, Aryana, and Maria, who share their postpartum journeys, shedding light on complications like preeclampsia and peripartum cardiomyopathy. Delve into expert insights from Drs. Rachel M. Bond, Annette K. Ansong, Kecia Gaither, Kameelah Phillips, and Sharon Taylor-Smalls, who emphasize early intervention and the importance of tailored care for at-risk mothers. Together, let's advocate for comprehensive support and education for all mothers. Watch now and explore more resources at WeAreTheFaces.ABCardio.org. Like and subscribe to join the movement towards better maternal health.

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(April 6, 2024 Announcement) In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2024) and April's Minority Health Month, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is proud to unveil a new slate of videos as part of its third year of the "We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health" awareness and advocacy campaign. Our campaign shines a light on the experiences of Black women throughout their pregnancy journeys. This year, we emphasize the intergenerational impact of Black maternal morbidity and mortality crisis on our families and communities. Together with partners like OWN Digital Media and the Preeclampsia Foundation, we're advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare. Join us in fostering advocacy, community, and solutions to bring Black birthing joy to the forefront. Individuals are invited to visit WeAreTheFaces.ABCardio.org to watch the videos, download patient and clinician infographic resources, share their stories, and learn more about maternal health disparities. ABC "We Are The Faces" Campaign Unveils New Videos for Black Maternal Health Week: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/association-of-black-cardiologists-we-are-the-faces-campaign-unveils-new-videos-for-black-maternal-health-week-302109790.html

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OWN Your Health in partnership with The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is launching “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal HealthTM” social media campaign which emphasizes, “Maternal Health is a critical matter for everyone.” Tune in to the Black Maternal Health Roundtable on February 3, 2022 at 10AM PST. For more information on OWN Your Health visit https://www.oprah.com/sp/own-your-health For more information on ABC please visit wearethefaces.abcardio.org SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. Discover OWN TV: Find OWN on you TV!: http://bit.ly/1wJ0ugI Our Fantastic Lineup: http://bit.ly/1qMi2jE Connect with OWN Online: Visit the OWN WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1qMi2jE Like OWN on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1AXYujp Follow OWN on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1sJin8Y Follow OWN on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/LnqzMz Follow OWN on PINTEREST: http://bit.ly/2dvfPeN http://www.youtube.com/user/OWN

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Annette Ansong, Co-Chair, Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Children Committee, Association of Black Cardiologists, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director, Perinatal Services / Maternal-Fetal Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Melvin R. Echols, Associate Professor of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Sabra Lewsey, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Ms. Sharon Taylor-Smalls, Certified Nurse Midwife, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Cheryl Pegus, ABC Past Chair and Executive VP of Health and Wellness at Wal-Mart, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Eldrin Lewis, Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine & Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Felix, Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist, and Dr. Bola Sogade, Founder, ObGyne Birth Center for Natural Deliveries, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Joyce Njoroge, Cardiologist, University of California San Fransico, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Bernard Ashby, Vascular Cardiologist, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Karol Watson, Cardiologist & Professor of Medicine/Cardiology, UCLA, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Kameelah Phillips, Founder, Calla Women's Health, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Heath, Google, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Gladys Velarde, Cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, University of Florida - Jacksonville, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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We are the Faces of Black Maternal Health™ is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ national awareness campaign to expand awareness about Black maternal health as well as provide prevention strategies and tools – during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods - for Black families. Dr. Kendra Ivy, Internal Medicine Resident, shares why Black Maternal Health is important for everyone! #FacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio4Moms #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #WeAreTheFacesOfBlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #ABCardio #BlackCardiologists #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #Postpartum #ChildBirth #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartHealthMonth

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