The mortality rate highlighted by the March of Dimes showed that Black women die during childbirth at a higher rate in Harris County than in other counties across the state and nation. KPRC2Haley has more on this: BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek kprc2
“Black women are going to be more likely to suffer mental health disorders just because of the legacy of health disparities in this country. Some Black women are very fearful of the health care system, as you can imagine, due to the public health crisis of Black maternal mortality. So we’re asking them to rebuild trust in us,” Dr. Sillas said.
The mortality rate highlighted by the March of Dimes showed that Black women die during childbirth at a higher rate in Harris County than in other counties across the state and nation. While state and national leaders have been scrambling to find the source of the problem, mental health is considered among the top three factors.
“About 20% of women will experience a peripartum mood disorder, which could include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and so we really want to be proactive in letting women know at their prenatal visit that this is a possibility. But Black women are more likely to experience those symptoms up to maybe 40%, but unfortunately are less likely to be treated,” Dr. Sillas said.
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