02/18/2026
Asthma is often discussed as a childhood condition. Maternal health disparities are often discussed as obstetric failures.
But what happens when chronic respiratory illness and Black maternal health intersect?
Our founder recently published a research essay examining how environmental injustice, redlining, socioeconomic barriers, and provider education gaps compound risk for Black pregnant women with asthma.
If we are serious about reducing preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, chronic illness management must be part of the conversation.
Read the full piece at The First Waters: https://open.substack.com/pub/thefirstwaters/p/when-chronic-illness-meets-maternal?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
How environmental racism and provider training gaps compound maternal health disparities.