Black Maternal Health Week: Empowering Black Birth: Raising Awareness, Inspiring Change
Fri, Apr 11
|Join us for Black Maternal Health Week on Instagram Live as we explore key topics surrounding Black birth and maternal health! Tune in daily at 7 PM, April 11-17, for these important conversations: April 11: The Role of Doulas in Black Maternal Health April 12: Culturally Aligned Birth & Postpartum
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – Apr 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
About the event
Empowering Black Birth: Raising Awareness, Inspiring Change
The journey of childbirth is a profound experience, yet for many Black families, it is often accompanied by unique challenges and disparities. Raising awareness about these issues is crucial in inspiring change and fostering a more equitable healthcare system. Here are some key points to consider:
Challenges Faced by Black Mothers
Higher Maternal Mortality Rates: Black women face significantly higher maternal mortality rates compared to their white counterparts.
Access to Healthcare: Disparities in access to quality healthcare services can lead to inadequate prenatal and postnatal care.
Implicit Bias: Healthcare providers may unconsciously hold biases that affect the quality of care Black women receive.