Opinion: For women of color, having a child is a life and death struggle
Judy Greenlea Taylor and Cheryl Harris Sutton
Opinion contributors
Uncertainty. Fear. Worry.
The anticipatory thoughts and emotions during delivery and parenthood can range from the highs of feeling overjoyed and excited to the lows of feeling uncertainty, fear and worry. Our personal experiences echoed that of many generations of women. These feelings can be amplified through the eyes of Black parents, birth workers, medical professionals and the advocates who support them.
That’s because for far too many, having a child is ultimately a life and death struggle.
Michael D. McElwain
The Jefferson County Health Fair in conjunction with Minority Health Month was held Thursday around the fountain at Historic Fort Steuben in downtown Steubenville. Local residents took the opportunity to learn more about health, nutrition and safety from some of the many vendors. Steubenville resident Kathy John got some information at the Jefferson County Health Department booth. Along with the health department, Urban Mission Ministries also helped organize the event.
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