Vanessa Summers

Jackson and Summers call state leaders to action during Black Maternal Health Week

It’s Black Maternal Health Week, and we want to shine a spotlight on the unique issues that Black moms in Indiana face and discuss how to improve the standard of healthcare they receive before, during and after pregnancy. Across the board, Black mothers do not receive the same level of care as their white counterparts, resulting in deadly consequences.... Read More

Indiana’s mortality rates are unacceptable; doulas can help

The lack of sufficient maternal health care is killing Hoosier women and children, but having a doula during pregnancy and child birth has the ability to save lives, according to advocates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indiana is the ninth highest state in infant mortality. Our maternal mortality rate is even more dire, as we have the third highest in the nation.... Read More