Reproductive Resilience: Understanding the Impact of Toxins on Maternal and Neonatal Health
On Wednesday, November 12th at 2PM EST, this session will build on the capacity of birth workers and health professionals to understand and address the disproportionate impact of reproductive toxins on maternal, reproductive, and neonatal health. Young, Gifted and Green’s founder, LaTricea D. Adams will explore how environmental and reproductive justice intersect with birth work, and provide you with tools to advocate for healthier pregnancies and birth outcomes in Black communities.
Participants will be able to define reproductive toxins and identify common sources of exposure in Black communities.
Participants will be able to explain the pathways through which reproductive toxins impact reproductive health, maternal health, and neonatal health, with specific attention to disparities affecting Black individuals.
Participants will be able to describe the intersection of environmental racism and reproductive health disparities.
Participants will be able to identify strategies for reducing exposure to reproductive toxins at the individual, family, and community levels.
Participants will be able to confidently communicate information about reproductive toxins to clients (community members) and advocate for policies that promote environmental and reproductive justice.
Featured with registration:
2-hour course
Continuing Education Units