According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) In 2021,

The maternal mortality rate for Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate for White women.

What is also shocking is that these numbers have increased year over year from 2018 numbers of 13.7 deaths for 100,000 live births for white women, compared to 40 deaths per 100,000 live births for black women.

But what are some of the factors contributing to these debilitating statistics?

There is so much to learn, discuss and do about this very important issue! We want to share some of the most recent news and encourage you to join us during Black Maternal Health Week 2024 April 11-17th, as we strive to amplify the voices of black mommies and raise awareness of the health injustices that we experience.

Black moms are having an obvious different experience than our counterparts, it is time to uncover why and what we can do about it.

HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and part of National Minority Health Month, runs through April 17. Learn more about how you can get involved here.

State Legislators Are Finally Doing Something About the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Black Mothers Are Dying At Alarming Rates. Rep. Lauren Underwood Wants Congress to Do Something About It.

Meet the Women Fighting to Save Black Mothers: ‘There’s a Lot of Work to Do’

To Prevent Women from Dying in Childbirth, First Stop Blaming Them

During a Global Pandemic, It’s More Important Than Ever to Protect Black Mothers

COVID-19 Is No Reason to Abandon Pregnant People

What Pregnant Black Women Need To Know To Have A ‘Safe And Sacred Birth’

For Serena Williams, Childbirth Was a Harrowing Ordeal. She’s Not Alone.