Black women face disparities in maternal care compared to white women. Simmone Taitt, founder of Poppy Seed Health, experienced a lack of follow-up and emotional support after a pregnancy loss. Taitt, alongside Melissa Hanna of Mahmee and Kimberly Seals Allers of Irth, are addressing the crisis in Black maternal health through their platforms. These women are challenging systemic racism and bias in healthcare. Despite their successes, they face challenges as Black women entrepreneurs in the healthcare technology industry. Allers created Irth to provide reviews of healthcare providers for Black birthing people. The goal is to empower Black women and provide them with valuable support in maternal care.
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Health tech solutions offered to combat Black maternal mortality
