La Salud de Nuestras Madres | Who Is Healthcare Working For?

In this episode of La Mesa con Papi, we sit down to talk about maternal and fetal health — and the complicated truth behind the numbers.

Overall, maternal death rates in the United States have recently begun trending in a more positive direction. But when we look closer, a different story emerges. For Black and Latina mothers, the risks are still increasing — and the disparities remain deeply concerning.

So the question becomes: why?

In today’s conversation, we explore the historical roots of racism and sexism within the medical and scientific communities, and how those early foundations still influence healthcare today.

We talk about the reality of navigating medical systems, the importance of advocating for yourself and your family, and why understanding history helps us make more informed decisions about our health.

But this conversation is not about fear — it’s about empowerment.

Because fear should never be the force guiding life’s most important decisions. Knowledge, confidence, and community should be.

Join us as we unpack a difficult but necessary conversation about maternal health, advocacy, and honoring the strength of the women who bring life into this world.