Posts Tagged ‘Maternal Health’
High Risk: Black Maternal Health Documentary Screening
We want to invite you to an online screening of the documentary film *High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies.” CDC data show that Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, with most of the maternal deaths being preventable. This heightened risk spans…
Read MoreBlack Maternal Health Week 2024: U.S. News Recognizes U.S. Hospitals With Excellent Black Patient Outcomes
26 hospitals across the country were recognized for excellent Black patient outcomes as part of Black maternal health week.
Read MoreMaternity Ward Shuttering In The Wake of Tragic Death of Black Mother
One California hospital’s maternity ward is closing after the death of a pregnant Black mother who was also a doula.
Read MoreU.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Read MoreMedicalized Birth and the Attack on Black Motherhood
One midwife organization is taking on the medical industry to bring their services back to the Black mothers who need them.
Read MoreMaternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi
A recent news conference drew attention to the health disparities faced by pregnant Black women in Mississippi.
Read MoreRacial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years. Here’s why.
Black women like Regina Townsend often seek help for infertility later than infertile white women, which can impact outcomes.
Read MoreBiden Administration Plans Support for Black Mothers
Expanded healthcare coverage, mental healthcare, and community-based doulas are part of President’s Biden’s plan to support blakc mothers.
Read MoreToo Many African-American Babies Born Too Soon
Black babies are more likely than their counterparts to be born premature, although it isn’t always clear this is the case.
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