Support for pregnant people in marginalized communities

Some individuals and their babies are at a higher risk for complications during or after pregnancy — but what works to help them? In this episode, we’ll talk with Stacy Freeman-Pistella, a senior health manager in Magee-Womens Pregnancy and Women’s Recovery Center; and Tica Nickson, director of prevention of BirthRoot Community Doula Alliance, about support for pregnant people and new mothers in marginalized communities.

Related to this Episode:

  • Are you or someone you know pregnant and struggling with substance abuse? UPMC Magee-Womens Pregnancy and Women’s Recovery Center offers services at five locations in Western Pennsylvania: Butler, Clairton, Natrona Heights, Erie, and Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. To learn more, call 412-641-1211.
  • BirthRoot offers training to become a doula for those in Erie County.
  • Are you experiencing a crisis and are not sure where to turn? Call Resolve Crisis Hotline at 1-888-796-8226

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Guest Speakers

Stacy Freeman Pistella

Tica Nickson

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