How Irth Empowers Black Birthing People

Maternal Health Innovation

In this episode, we take a look at the Irth app, a platform designed to empower Black and Brown women during their maternity journey. Host Venus Standard, Assistant Professor at UNC School of Medicine and certified nurse midwife, is joined by Kimberly Seals Allers, the creator of Irth, and Sheridan Blackwell, Head of Systems Change and Partnership at Irth.

MHLIC is dedicated to highlighting the innovative approaches organizations and individuals take to make a positive impact in maternal health. Listen to learn how Irth is transforming the maternal health landscape by providing a space for real, unfiltered reviews of healthcare experiences for Black and Brown women. Kimberly and Sheridan discuss how Irth empowers women to find supportive healthcare providers, fosters transparency and accountability in hospitals, and ultimately drives change in the maternal healthcare system. Learn about the functionality and features and how it engages with birth workers and doulas to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Join us on this journey to understand how Irth is working towards reducing and eradicating Black maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.