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It should not be revolutionary for a Black woman to survive childbirth in America—but tragically ... from pregnancy-related ...
The maternal mortality crisis gets the spotlight—but what about the Black women who survive childbirth, yet lose a part of ...
Across the country, Black women and birthing people are reclaiming ... she ultimately gave birth at a birth center—an experience that still felt deeply aligned with her values.
Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, a nationally and internationally recognized observance that serves to ...
Williams said the city needs to eliminate the barriers to building more birthing centers and create a pipeline of midwives to ...
Because Black women’s maternal health is not institutionally prioritized, Pitt’s EMBRACE sponsored a Black Maternal Health ...
Black women face the highest maternal mortality rates, according to the CDC. Virginia families are advocating for change by ...
The data shows 50 Black mothers died out of every 100,000 live births in the U.S. in 2023. That's compared to about 15 deaths ...
NYC's maternal mortality rates are highly disparate, with Black women facing much higher risks, prompting calls for more ...
DAWA Mama closed out Black Maternal Health Week with a community day focused on birthing with joy at the UPMC Health Plan ...
Black Maternal Health Week is shining a light on a crisis that is putting Black mothers at a higher risk of death from ...