ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This time on Code WACK!
April Valentine knew that Black women were more likely to die from a pregnancy or child-related cause -- and tried to beat the odds with careful research, preparation and a supportive birthing team. So why did the 31-year-old die at an L.A.- area hospital while in labor with her baby girl?
To find out, we spoke to April’s doula, Stanis Askew, who works with Frontline Doulas, a perinatal health program that connects Black families with Black doulas. While the incident remains under investigation, here is April’s tragic story told through the eyes of her doula.
April Valentine knew that Black women were more likely to die from a pregnancy or child-related cause -- and tried to beat the odds with careful research, preparation and a supportive birthing team. So why did the 31-year-old die at an L.A.- area hospital while in labor with her baby girl?
To find out, we spoke to April’s doula, Stanis Askew, who works with Frontline Doulas, a perinatal health program that connects Black families with Black doulas. While the incident remains under investigation, here is April’s tragic story told through the eyes of her doula.
English
United States
IN THIS EPISODE
TRANSCRIPT 🔗
Are you the producer of this podcast?
Add a podcast transcript
Need Audio-to-Text?
Transcribe with Listen411 in Just 60 Seconds
SEARCH PAST EPISODES
Search past episodes of Progressive Voices.
OTHER EPISODES IN THIS PODCAST
'BradCast' 10/27/2026: New Trump Rape Allegations, Call for Independent Counsel Probe; Also: Israel elections; New DOJ 'noncitizen' claims by Progressive Voices
'BradCast' 10/26/2026 (Trump DOJ's Laughable Election Lawsuits and Other Fascism Failures; Guest: Theresa J. Lee of ACLU's Voting Rights Project) by Progressive Voices
Who Profits From Keeping America Afraid? | The No Show Show
America is exhausted, anxious and struggling to trust anyone. Who benefits when we stay that way?
On today’s No Show Show, Karel takes a walk and asks how politicians, corporations and the media use fear, anger and distrust to keep us wa…
My Insurance Copay Costs MORE Than Paying Cash. How Is This Healthcare?
What’s the point of health insurance if your copay costs more than paying cash?
On today’s No Show Show, Karel shares the medical bill surprise that hits at the heart of America’s healthcare crisis. Then his sister calls duri…
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Progressive Voices, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
EDIT
Thank you for helping to keep the podcast database up to date.
