Inside the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis

In the U.S., Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Why is this, and what would help save their lives? We speak with Tonya Lewis Lee, co-director and co-producer of the new Hulu documentary Aftershock, about these issues, the women lost to maternal mortality, and their families that are forever changed.  Related: How to Advocate for Yourself as a Pregnant Woman of Color