An obstetrician-gynecologist talks about health, sex and life in the book “Black Women’s Health”.

Dr. Melody T. McCloud’s book, Black Women’s Wellness: Your “I’ve Got It!” The Guide to Health, Sex and a Phenomenal Life is a comprehensive guide to lifelong health and wellness, specifically tailored to the unique challenges faced by Black women.

“As a Black woman, I offer this book as your single source of information on your personal quest for total well-being, health, and happiness in every important aspect of your life” – McCloud states in the book description. With an accessible and warm approach, Black Women’s Wellness tackles topics often neglected in practitioner books, tackling the microaggressions and hostile health care outcomes that disproportionately impact Black women. Backed by comparative data across racial groups, the book provides clear, actionable information to assist Black women lead vibrant and healthy lives.

The award-winning poet explores the impact of social stress and microaggressions on the health of Black women, touching on gynecological and other issues related to the eyes, lungs, and musculoskeletal system. Readers can find essential information on the five most significant medical issues facing black women: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV and maternal mortality.

“The data, statistics and outcomes for Black women’s health are not always equal to the majority… we must take steps and create a new legacy in health and wellness” – McCloud he said in 2023, highlighting the higher mortality rate of black women from breast cancer and pregnancy-related problems in comparison with white women.

The book delves into wellness, beauty, funds, life management tools, self-care and mental well-being, providing health checklists and suggestions for stronger patient advocacy. The Black obstetrician-gynecologist cared for civil rights matriarchs, celebrities, and countless others. In the description of her book, she emphasizes that “if we improve the health of the Black woman, we can improve the health of her family and future generations.”

According to the creator’s Amazon bio, founder and medical director of Atlanta Women’s Health Care, PC, Dr. McCloud paved the way the first black woman to ascertain a midwifery practice in Dekalb County, Georgia, and the third to achieve this in the Atlanta metropolitan area. She is currently committed to spreading her health education across the country through books, media appearances, and lectures on women’s health, sex, relationships, and social issues.