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Maternal Health
My Remarks Presented at the Black Maternal Health Proclamation Signing Event
Executive Mansion, Raleigh, NC April 15, 2026 Good morning. My name is Dr. Michele Benoit-Wilson, and I am an OB-GYN. I am grateful to be in this room today, because the issue we are here to talk about demands exactly the kind of urgency and power that this room holds. With my 26 years of experience caring for women and their families, I want to put a human face on that urgency. I am going to briefly introduce you to three women — Christine, Jamila, and Ayanna. Their stori
Michele Benoit-Wilson, MD, FACOG
Apr 155 min read
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The Truth About Maternal Health: What Happens After Birth Matters
August 11, 2025 The Myth of the Delivery Room Crisis and the Postpartum Danger Zone We’ve all heard it: “Hospitals just aren’t safe for...
Michele Benoit-Wilson, MD, FACOG
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