Episode Details

In this must-listen episode of MaternalRx, host Danielle Plummer, PharmD, sits down with Dr. Ebony January (AKA Dr. EJ), award-winning board-certified OBGYN, bestselling author, and America’s Maternal & Women’s Wellness Expert, to unpack what’s really driving the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S.

With more than 8,000 babies delivered, Dr. EJ brings frontline clinical insight, cultural competence, and a prevention-first approach to a conversation that moves beyond headlines and into actionable change. Together, Dr. Plummer and Dr. EJ explore why most maternal deaths are preventable, what clinicians often miss, and how healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, can help save lives through earlier intervention, equity-focused care, and better patient education.

Episode Highlights:
- Why the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries
- The reality that 80%+ of maternal deaths are preventable
- Critical red flags during pregnancy and postpartum that should never be dismissed
- Preventive conversations every woman deserves before pregnancy
- How health equity shows up (or fails) in real-world clinical care
- One pregnancy myth Dr. EJ is ready to retire for good

About the Guest:
Dr. Ebony January, MD (Dr. EJ) is a nationally recognized OB-GYN, maternal health advocate, and media expert. She is the author of three bestselling books, including Empowered Motherhood, and the founder of multiple women-centered wellness initiatives focused on maternal safety, preventive care, and whole-woman health.

Connect with Dr. January:
Website: www.doctorej.com
Social: @doctorebonijanuary

Connect with Danielle Plummer, PharmD: 
www.linkedin.com/in/daniellerplummer/
www.Obstet-Rx.com

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