In California, Black women are at least three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. Santa ...

Black women face the highest maternal mortality rates, according to the CDC. Virginia families are advocating for change by emphasizing the importance of support, knowledge, and care in childbirth.

Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), a time to amplify the stories, challenges of Black mothers across the country ...

Black Maternal Health Week highlights maternal mortality rates for Black women and key federal legislation to improve ...

At Maternity Care Coalition, as we mark Black Maternal Health Week, we are reminded that behind every statistic is a human ...

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 for white women. A number that was previously at 19. Research also shows ...

Judge Glenda Hatchett is a champion for Black women, fighting for better maternal care and justice in the face of ...

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Dr. Tenise Hordge leverages her expertise to build a comprehensive ...

Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is mobilizing support for Black maternal health.

BMHW25 arrives as Black mothers are still disproportionately impacted by the nationwide maternal health crisis and experience maternal mortality rates higher than that of any other demographic.

The first statewide Black Maternal Health Week summit is underway in Pittsburgh. State Rep. Latasha D. Mayes and the ...

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, City Council leaders urged for the adoption of state and city policies that would ...