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How Community-Driven Research Has Shaped My Work in Reproductive and Maternal Health [4: Critical Thinking & 8: Community Expertise and Perspectives] Erin Taber Headshot

How Community-Driven Research Has Shaped My Work in Reproductive and Maternal Health [4: Critical Thinking & 8: Community Expertise and Perspectives]

March 1, 2026

Erin Taber is a maternal and reproductive health student pursuing her PhD in Epidemiology...

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Welcome to MCH Leads: Competency-based Student-led National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Trainee Blog. The purpose of the blog is for students to share their MCH experiences and apply the MCH competencies to their work. Read our About Us section.

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How Community-Driven Research Has Shaped My Work in Reproductive and Maternal Health [4: Critical Thinking & 8: Community Expertise and Perspectives]

The Mothers Who Shaped My Public Health Future [5: Communication and 7: Creating Responsive and Effective MCH Systems]