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In this episode, Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, Co-Founder of Aster shares her deeply personal story of navigating preeclampsia during her own pregnancy and how, even as an OB/GYN, she was overlooked by the very system she worked in.
Her experience reflects a troubling reality in the United States, where maternal health outcomes are among the worst in high-income countries.
Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, regardless of education or income level. Dr. Lailah’s story is a reminder that being an expert does not shield you from systemic failure.
This life-altering experience led her to create Aster, a healthcare technology platform focused on transforming how women are seen, treated, and supported during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.
In this ...