'Her worst fear has come to pass': Midwife who advocated for Black women dies after giving birth

Janell Green Smith, 31, was determined to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care. Her family hopes her legacy will ...

Dr. Janell Green Smith, a midwife who advocated for Black maternal health, dies of childbirth complications

The American College of Nurse-Midwives called Dr. Green Smith’s death a “profound failure of the systems meant to protect ...

Midwife and Black Maternal Health Advocate, 31, Dies Due to Childbirth Complications with Her First Baby

On Friday, Jan. 2, Dr. Janell Green Smith, a South Carolina-based midwife, died due to childbirth complications during the ...
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Community mourns the loss of Charleston midwife, Janell Green Smith

People in the community came together on Wednesday evening to mourn the death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Charleston midwife ...
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South Carolina midwife dies after child birth complications

Midwives in the Upstate are mourning the loss of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a respected midwife, scholar, and advocate for ...
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5 Reasons to Consider Becoming a Nurse-Midwife

Whether you are just starting to consider a healthcare career or you are a nurse looking to take your next step, there are many paths to consider. One option that offers both personal and professional ...
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Types of Midwives

A midwife is someone who cares for you and your baby before, during, and after pregnancy. They help tend to your physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and cultural needs so that you’re able to have ...