Anastassia Whitty

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The Washington Post: For some Black women, the fear of death shadows the joy of birth

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The Washington Post: For some Black women, the fear of death shadows the joy of birth

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STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: Morine Cebert’s son, Beau playing at his favorite park in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: Morine Cebert with her son, Beau and nephew spending quality time playing at their favorite park in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

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STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A portrait of Morine Cebert at her son’s favorite park reflecting on her life as she discusses her experience. In Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A portrait of Morine Cebert in the jungle gym at her son’s favorite park in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A portrait of Morine Cebert in front of the woods at her son’s favorite park in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: Morine Cebert with her son, Beau spending quality time playing at his favorite park in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: Morine Cebert walking with her son, Beau in front of their home in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

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STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A day in the life of Morine Cebert finishing the event traveling to pick up her son, Beau at school in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A day in the life of Morine Cebert as she makes a speech to the students at Central Highschool educating them on nursing and careers in the health field in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: A day in the life of Morine Cebert connecting with some of the faculty staff after the event at Central Highschool. Educating them on nursing and careers in the health field in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

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STRATFORD, CT- OCTOBER 31: Beau in the back seat looking outside the window as he is heading to the park to spend quality time with his mom Morine Cebert in Stratford, Ct on October 31,2023. (Photo by Anastassia Whitty for The Washington Post) Stratford United States

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The Washington Post: For some Black women, the fear of death shadows the joy of birth

anastassia whitty

Dec 18, 2023

In the United States, the deadliest place to give birth among high-income nations, Black women die at two to three times the rate of White, Asian and Latina peers.

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Anastassia Whitty

Dec 12, 2023

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