In this Issue
To Nurses Who Care for Mothers and Their Children
“Healthy moms give birth to healthy babies, who grow up to be healthy adults, and every healthy adult builds a healthy community.” In honor of the vast potential of this virtuous cycle of health, this issue of Humanitas is dedicated to nurses who care for mothers and their children. Building a healthier world is surely nursing’s ultimate goal.
Reclaiming Catherine…and all black wombs, because they matter
Author Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn’s essay-memoir explores the personal and societal impact of Black maternal death.
Getting Better at Birth
A closer look at recent maternal mortality statistics, and how nurses are taking action.
