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 ...

5 In general, Black female patients are more likely to face medical discrimination and experience provider mistrust due to often not being treated equally nor taken seriously. 6 A famous example ...

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 ...

Discover the latest CDC report on maternal mortality rates in 2023, revealing a drop for all but Black women. Learn about the analysis of age and race ...

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 ...