In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States. We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income. Kistein reminds us that since we all know our bodies better than anyone, we may need to push back on health care professionals if we feel we aren't being heard.
Her company, Patient Orator is working to facilitate better communication between patients and their doctor. For more information on Patient Orator: https://patientorator.com/
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The overturning of Roe v Wade has rocked women of the United States. I captured the moment in pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! which premiered in October, 2022 ahead of the November election. Since then, I've been tracking the horrible state-level legislation in red states as they march towards fascism TheHisTericalSociety.com blog and podcast, which offers interviews and discussions on feminist issues plaguing people in the US.