15. A Discussion on Black Fatherhood and Adoption with Jason Wiley

15/09/2023 1h 7min Temporada 1 Episodio 15

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode, Jason Wiley and our host discussed various topics related to maternal health, adoption, and Black fatherhood, including:

Why maternal health is a crisis in the United States
Common myths about fertility for Black & BIPOC couples
The adoption process, including key aspects and challenges faced by Jason and his daughter
The need for additional resources to support couples who are considering adoption
Advice for listeners who may be in a similar situation
Positive experiences during the adoption process and effective advocacy for BIPOC couples


Discussion on fatherhood:

Highlights and challenges of being a father, particularly for Black fathers
Myths about Black fathers, and how to challenge these misconceptions
Why fathers are often overlooked in parenting discussions


Finally, they also touched on the progress being made in addressing maternal and infertility disparities for Black and BIPOC couples, and what gives Jason hope for the future.

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