Episode Title: Designing for Maternal Health Equity: Addressing Racial and Geographic Disparities Through Intentional Spaces

Podcast: Designed 4 Recovery

Host: ‘Lowo Adeyemi

Maternal health should never be a matter of race or geography—yet for too many women, it is. Black mothers in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white mothers. Rural “maternity care deserts” leave countless women traveling hours for safe delivery. And globally, women in low-income regions face maternal mortality rates over 100 times higher than those in high-income countries.

In this solo deep dive, host ‘Lowo Adeyemi explores how healthcare design can become a lever for equity in maternal health. From culturally affirming birthing environments to community-based care models and postpartum support spa ...