According to the CDC, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This startling statistic has led to a lot of mental distress during pregnancy for Black women all over this country. One of the things that I hear frequently from my patients is that their anxiety during pregnancy is largely due to not knowing what they don’t know, and not knowing what to advocate for. To help with that, I called in one of my favorite obstetricians, Dr. Anila Ricks-Cord. During this episode, we talk about what Black women are facing during pregnancy and how to advocate for yourself with your own obstetrician.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Anila Ricks-Cord is a board certified OB/GYN with a Bachelors in Biology, a minor in Psychology and a Doctorate of Medicine. She is a dedicated wife, married for more than 20 years and mother to 3 beautiful and intelligent children who values her time with her family as much as her career. Dr. Anila has studied at Indiana University, John Hopkins University and Howard University College of Medicine. Her expertise, compassion, and approachable demeanor make her a well sought after women’s health advocate, educator and speaker.
It’s easy to observe all of the successes in Dr. Anila’s life and career, but she is also transparent about her failures, siting them as “soul food” for her personal and professional growth. It is the totality of her life experiences that Dr. Anila attributes to making her a more thoughtful, considerate and compassionate person and physician. In her current role, Dr. Anila helps active, overwhelmed women find their voice and become empowered, by training them to invest in themselves in a way that positively effects their health and families.
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