Wakefield native Brittney Russell’s new documentary "You Are Not Alone” deals with one of the most pressing public health ...

Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The pregnancy ...

While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white w ...

The busing service is serving as a mobile billboard, creatively connecting women to essential pregnancy services.

Why do Black mothers in America continue dying at alarming rates in a healthcare system equipped with cutting-edge technology ...

Black women in the U.S. face the highest maternal mortality rates, with D.C. experiencing a severe crisis with 90% of ...

The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...

A free, open-to-the-public event intended to advance Black maternal health will be held in Lancaster April 11 by the Diversifying Doulas Initiative. The event also celebrates five years of ...

Severe maternal morbidity is increasing in Pennsylvania, with a 40% spike since 2016, disproportionately impacting Black women ... risk of suffering serious health problems during or after ...

2025 — Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black ...

From grassroots activism to the highest levels of government, Black women have been the driving force behind movements for bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and maternal health equity, all while ...