Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Kailyn Jackson

Re-Imagining Postpartum Care for Black Birthing People in California

This project aims to address the significant disparity in maternal mortality rates among Black birthing people in the US, with a particular focus on California. Data from the CDC reveals that Black birthing people are three to four times more likely to die during and after pregnancy in the US. Through in-depth interviews and design workshops, we seek to identify specific needs and challenges faced during the postpartum period and brainstorm innovative solutions to improve postnatal care. This summer, my role will involve coding and analyzing the obtained interviews, as well as co-leading a design workshop.

 

Message To Sponsor

Thank you for your role in me partaking in this amazing research experience! I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to do a deep dive into a research topic I care deeply about-- improving healthcare for black birthing people. It is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. And this has been an invaluable experience. And I hope to continue to do research in this field.