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ProPublica, NPR & BPL Presents | Lost Mothers: Key Ways to Improve Maternal Health

Join ProPublica, NPR and BPL Presents for a community forum on what the health care system and expectant families can do to prevent more women from dying, and nearly dying, in pregnancy and childbirth.

The event will bring together doctors, doulas, survivors and impacted families to share insights on:

  • finding the best possible provider
  • strategies for self-advocacy and conveying levels of pain
  • changing the culture of the “perfect birth story”
  • preparing for an emergency
  • paying attention to symptoms even after the delivery

Panelists will also take questions from audience members seeking answers and support, and refreshments will be provided.

ProPublica and NPR have shined a light on the U.S. maternal mortality crisis through the joint investigative series Lost Mothers, shifting the national conversation from one of private tragedy to public health crisis. This one-of-a-kind event encourages women and families to share their stories, connect with one another, and elevate a much-needed national dialogue. Speakers include:

  • Mary D’Alton, MD, chair of Columbia University Medical Center’s department of obstetrics & gynecology
  • Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder and executive director of Ancient Song Doula Services
  • Larry Bloomstein, widower of Lauren Bloomstein, featured in the first article of the series
  • Nina Martin, reporter for ProPublica
  • Renee Montagne, special correspondent for NPR
  • Other invited guests










When: Tue., Oct. 24, 2017 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
718-230-2100
Price: Free
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Join ProPublica, NPR and BPL Presents for a community forum on what the health care system and expectant families can do to prevent more women from dying, and nearly dying, in pregnancy and childbirth.

The event will bring together doctors, doulas, survivors and impacted families to share insights on:

  • finding the best possible provider
  • strategies for self-advocacy and conveying levels of pain
  • changing the culture of the “perfect birth story”
  • preparing for an emergency
  • paying attention to symptoms even after the delivery

Panelists will also take questions from audience members seeking answers and support, and refreshments will be provided.

ProPublica and NPR have shined a light on the U.S. maternal mortality crisis through the joint investigative series Lost Mothers, shifting the national conversation from one of private tragedy to public health crisis. This one-of-a-kind event encourages women and families to share their stories, connect with one another, and elevate a much-needed national dialogue. Speakers include:

  • Mary D’Alton, MD, chair of Columbia University Medical Center’s department of obstetrics & gynecology
  • Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder and executive director of Ancient Song Doula Services
  • Larry Bloomstein, widower of Lauren Bloomstein, featured in the first article of the series
  • Nina Martin, reporter for ProPublica
  • Renee Montagne, special correspondent for NPR
  • Other invited guests
Buy tickets/get more info now