Course Overview
Black infants in the United States continue to experience disproportionately high rates of adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality. While many interventions focus on prenatal care and medical systems, maternal emotional well-being during the postpartum period plays a critical role in shaping infant development and early relational health. This Lecture examines the relationship between maternal mental health and infant well-being, with attention to how maternal stress, depression, and social isolation can influence caregiving relationships and developmental environments. Presenters explore structural factors contributing to disparities in Black infant outcomes and highlight culturally responsive approaches that support maternal well-being, strengthen the mother-baby relationship, and promote healthier developmental environments during the first year of life.
Presenters: Breea Wainwright, LMFT, IFMHS, PMH-C, Reflective Practice Facilitator II, CPP Rostered; Dr. Chyna Hill, PhD, LCSW, PMH-C & Ebony Staten, AMFT, APCC, The Collective (Black Girls Mental Health Collective)
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