Forbes January 15, 2025
Lisa Fitzpatrick

A recent Commonwealth Fund report again highlights how badly we are falling behind globally in addressing maternal health disparities. We have been discussing and researching these disparities for over 20 years. Despite a crowded sea of maternal health startups, these longstanding disparities remain. So, when I hear about a new maternal health startup, I am skeptical and cynical, disbelieving that any of them will change this narrative.

I recently learned about a maternal health startup, Cayaba Care, whose mission is to ensure access to comprehensive maternal health support. At first glance, reading about the organization did not alleviate my skepticism about the long-term value of maternal health startups. However, I was curious because Cayaba Care has a Black CEO, Dr....

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