Ep. 24 | Women of Color and Infertility

Episode 24 February 26, 2021 00:52:06
Ep. 24 | Women of Color and Infertility
Fertility Cafe
Ep. 24 | Women of Color and Infertility

Feb 26 2021 | 00:52:06

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Hosted By

Eloise Drane

Show Notes

Black and brown women experience infertility at almost 2x the rate of our counterparts and yet are least likely to seek treatment. In addition, many conditions that directly impact fertility, such as fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, and others disproportionately affect black women as well.

On today’s episode, Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn Founder of Fertility for Colored Girls shares her own infertility journey, her organization, the cultural norm of silence shrouding fertility and family building topics, and what institutions of faith can do better for those who are struggling to conceive.

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