University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Black maternal health

Researcher Explores the Role of Traumatic Loss in Black Maternal Mental Health

PhD candidate, Helenia Quince, has long been interested in maternal health and the bond between infants and caregivers. While combing through data from a research project with Milwaukee’s African American Breastfeeding Network, she realized that many Black women had experienced traumatic birthing events and losses, and that this might impact their mental health. She also …