African American babies born in L.A. County are three times more likely than white babies to die before their first birthday, and Black moms are four times more likely than white moms to die of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Kimberly Durdin and Allegra Hill, owners of Kindred Space LA, hope to help reverse the trend at their unique birthing, education, and support facility in South Los Angeles.

<p>African American babies born in L.A. County are three times more likely than white babies to die before their first birthday, and Black moms are four times more likely than white moms to die of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Kimberly Durdin and Allegra Hill, owners of Kindred Space LA, hope to help reverse the trend at their unique birthing, education, and support facility in South Los Angeles.</p>

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