Juliana came to me for a check-up shortly after she realized she was pregnant. Coincidentally, I had just found out I was pregnant too. Our due dates were only a few days apart. I followed her throughout her pregnancy, and a week after I delivered my baby, I was in the clinic for my daughter’s newborn appointment. Guess who walked in? Juliana, with her brand new baby girl. Turns out, we had delivered on the same day. We checked in with each other, showed off our babies, and took a photo together. It was one of those moments that stays with you.
Jericho Road is dedicated to promoting improved health outcomes for Black mothers by caring for our patients comprehensively. Currently, Dr. Demetra is working at Jericho Road to create a pilot program that could help account for the social determinants of Black mothers’ health and ensure better care. With her help, we can work to improve the state of maternal health so that all have access to safe, high-quality maternal healthcare.
