Indy Lane, MD, is a force in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. As the leader of The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, Dr. Lane has dedicated her career to improving women’s health and addressing disparities in Black maternal care.
She says, “When we have healthy mothers and babies, the communities we serve thrive and we thrive as a nation. Everyone wins.” It seems so simple. But Black women are still three times more likely to die in pregnancy than white women.
Dr. Lane is working hard to change that. Keep reading to learn why she chose to become an OB-GYN and her candid thoughts on what equity actions must be taken to help Black moms thrive.
From the “In the Burroughs” blog by James Burroughs. Burroughs is the senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota.
Indy Lane, MD