Health topic
Maternal Health
Black maternal mortality, doulas and midwives, prenatal care and the policies moving the needle.
The number
3x
Higher maternal mortality rate
Why it matters
Most maternal deaths are preventable. Being heard in the delivery room is a clinical outcome.
- Consider a doula or birth partner
- Learn postpartum warning signs
- Document every symptom
- Schedule the 6-week visit before delivery
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Black Patients Face Significantly Higher Risk of Severe Pregnancy Complications, New Study Shows
New research reveals that Black patients face elevated risks of severe pregnancy and postpartum complications, highlighting the global urgency for equitable maternal care and a diverse healthcare workforce.
October 5, 2026 · Source: Medical Xpress
Maternal Health
'In Her Honor' Portrait Series Humanizes the Black Maternal Health Crisis
A new portraiture series uses visual art to humanize the Black maternal mortality crisis and spark dialogue on healthcare equity.
September 22, 2026 · Source: WDET 101.9 FM
Maternal Health
'In Her Honor' Elevates Stories of Black Maternal Mortality to Drive Healthcare Change
A Detroit narrative project honors the lives of Black mothers lost to pregnancy complications while pressing for systemic reform in maternal healthcare.
September 22, 2026 · Source: Michigan Advance
Maternal Health
Tatyana Ali Championing Systemic Reform in Black and Indigenous Maternal Health
Actor and advocate Tatyana Ali is shining a spotlight on systemic reproductive inequities while promoting community-led birthing models for Black and Indigenous families.
September 22, 2026 · Source: NPR
Maternal Health
How Medicaid ACOs Can Drive Maternal Health Equity for Black Families
Restructuring Medicaid delivery systems through Accountable Care Organizations offers a critical framework for reducing maternal mortality and advancing equity for Black mothers.
September 22, 2026 · Source: Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
Maternal Health
South Florida Nonprofit Deploys Mobile Clinic to Combat Black Maternal Health Disparities
A South Florida organization is providing free prenatal care and advocacy via a mobile clinic to tackle racial disparities in maternal mortality.
September 1, 2026 · Source: CBS News
Maternal Health
Advocates Raise Alarms Over Escalating National Maternal Health Crisis
Health equity leaders urge immediate systemic reforms as systemic barriers and implicit bias continue to drive disproportionate maternal mortality rates.
September 1, 2026 · Source: Google News — Maternal Health (Black health)
Maternal Health
Strengthening Support Systems and Representation to Advance Black Maternal Health
Broadening community support networks, reforming healthcare policies, and expanding the Black medical workforce are vital strategies for addressing severe disparities in Black maternal health outcomes.
August 8, 2026 · Source: The American Journal of Managed Care
Maternal Health
HealthConnect One Leaders to Participate in 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference
HealthConnect One executives will join national advocates and clinicians at the 2026 gathering to advance community-led solutions and eliminate birth disparities for Black families.
August 8, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
Maternal Health
Merck and Mae Partner to Expand Doula Workforce and Address Maternal Health Disparities
A new partnership between Merck for Mothers and digital health platform Mae aims to train and deploy more community doulas to combat maternal mortality disparities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Business Wire