Black and African American families suffer worse health outcomes during pregnancy and infancy

Marginalized women of low socio-economic status often experience inequalities in social conditions and medical co-morbidities that lead to maternal morbidity and mortality. 

Structural racism and implicit bias exist in current health care delivery models, as well as prenatal care services, and may limit a woman’s ability to achieve optimum health.

Equitable and supportive prenatal care models can reduce the burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes. 

The goal of the NAEBOR clinic is to develop a clinic tailored to the needs of these two marginalized communities with the overarching goal of improving pregnancy outcomes and perceived patient experiences. We realize that patient-centered and individualized care is necessary to reach this goal. With the help of pre-established community-based organizations as well as patient advocates, i.e. social workers and case managers, we hope to be a catalyst for improving the behaviors of our healthcare system as well as the healthcare providers that care for marginalized populations.