Jamila Taylor et al. wrote this 2019 report for the Center for American Progress. The report explains how racism affects healthcare and maternal and infant health. In addition, it outlines a set of policy strategies to get rid of racial disparities in maternal and infant deaths.
The strategies include improvements in 5 areas:
- Access to critical services
- The quality of care provided to pregnant women
- Maternal and infant mental health services
- Supports for families before and after birth
- Data collection and oversight
Throughout the report, the authors emphasize education, training, and communication initiatives to support health literacy.