Black mothers in America face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. We must do more to ensure access to affordable, quality care. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
April 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Black mothers in America face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. We must do more to ensure access to affordable, quality care. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
We have a crisis in maternal health here in the U.S.
Black women are 3 - 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and cuts to healthcare programs across the country will only make this worse!
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we must fight like hell for the equity Black women deserve.
Black women are 3 - 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and cuts to healthcare programs across the country will only make this worse!
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we must fight like hell for the equity Black women deserve.
April 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We have a crisis in maternal health here in the U.S.
Black women are 3 - 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and cuts to healthcare programs across the country will only make this worse!
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we must fight like hell for the equity Black women deserve.
Black women are 3 - 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and cuts to healthcare programs across the country will only make this worse!
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we must fight like hell for the equity Black women deserve.
Black women are 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than other racial groups.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m proud to stand with the Congressional Black Caucus to work to end these disparities and ensure Black mothers and children can thrive.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m proud to stand with the Congressional Black Caucus to work to end these disparities and ensure Black mothers and children can thrive.
April 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Black women are 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than other racial groups.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m proud to stand with the Congressional Black Caucus to work to end these disparities and ensure Black mothers and children can thrive.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m proud to stand with the Congressional Black Caucus to work to end these disparities and ensure Black mothers and children can thrive.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we recognize a crisis that demands action year-round.
Black women are 3.5x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a national emergency.
Black women are 3.5x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a national emergency.
April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we recognize a crisis that demands action year-round.
Black women are 3.5x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a national emergency.
Black women are 3.5x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a national emergency.
Join us in celebrating #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Take part in unforgettable activities and conversations aimed at shifting the state of Black Maternal Health in our country. Learn more: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW25
April 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Join us in celebrating #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Take part in unforgettable activities and conversations aimed at shifting the state of Black Maternal Health in our country. Learn more: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW25
Pittsburgh has one of the worst Black maternal mortality rates.
This is a preventable crisis. Our neighbors, friends, loved ones deserve equitable care that centers their safety and their lives.
I’ll fight for Black mothers during this #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week.
This is a preventable crisis. Our neighbors, friends, loved ones deserve equitable care that centers their safety and their lives.
I’ll fight for Black mothers during this #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week.
April 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Pittsburgh has one of the worst Black maternal mortality rates.
This is a preventable crisis. Our neighbors, friends, loved ones deserve equitable care that centers their safety and their lives.
I’ll fight for Black mothers during this #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week.
This is a preventable crisis. Our neighbors, friends, loved ones deserve equitable care that centers their safety and their lives.
I’ll fight for Black mothers during this #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week.
In Maryland, Black women are 3.7x more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women — this is unacceptable.
Congress must take action to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Congress must take action to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
April 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In Maryland, Black women are 3.7x more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women — this is unacceptable.
Congress must take action to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Congress must take action to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
As a licensed occupational therapist, I know how critical quality, compassionate care is, especially during and after pregnancy. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm fighting to confront the racial disparities that put Black mothers at greater risk and to ensure every mom gets the care she deserves.
April 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As a licensed occupational therapist, I know how critical quality, compassionate care is, especially during and after pregnancy. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm fighting to confront the racial disparities that put Black mothers at greater risk and to ensure every mom gets the care she deserves.
Black women deserve to give birth safely.
They deserve to be heard.
They deserve care that respects their lives.
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week, RFC will continue to fight for reproductive health care that centers racial justice.
They deserve to be heard.
They deserve care that respects their lives.
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week, RFC will continue to fight for reproductive health care that centers racial justice.
April 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Black women deserve to give birth safely.
They deserve to be heard.
They deserve care that respects their lives.
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week, RFC will continue to fight for reproductive health care that centers racial justice.
They deserve to be heard.
They deserve care that respects their lives.
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and every week, RFC will continue to fight for reproductive health care that centers racial justice.
Texas' cruel abortion ban and maternal care disparities put Black women at greater risk. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we demand reproductive justice and real support for Black mothers.
April 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Texas' cruel abortion ban and maternal care disparities put Black women at greater risk. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we demand reproductive justice and real support for Black mothers.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm bringing awareness to the fact that Black women are 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications compared to other racial groups. Congress can and needs to eliminate these disparities to ensure that Black mothers and babies can thrive.
April 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm bringing awareness to the fact that Black women are 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications compared to other racial groups. Congress can and needs to eliminate these disparities to ensure that Black mothers and babies can thrive.
It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, founded by our brilliant partners at @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social!
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
April 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, founded by our brilliant partners at @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social!
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm honoring the life of one mother who passed away after giving birth.
Tenisha Evans’ death was tragic & preventable. Sadly, stories like hers are all too common.
I'll keep working to ensure that every mother gets the health care she deserves.
Tenisha Evans’ death was tragic & preventable. Sadly, stories like hers are all too common.
I'll keep working to ensure that every mother gets the health care she deserves.
April 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm honoring the life of one mother who passed away after giving birth.
Tenisha Evans’ death was tragic & preventable. Sadly, stories like hers are all too common.
I'll keep working to ensure that every mother gets the health care she deserves.
Tenisha Evans’ death was tragic & preventable. Sadly, stories like hers are all too common.
I'll keep working to ensure that every mother gets the health care she deserves.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m honoring Ashlee Anderson, who passed away after giving birth to her first and only son.
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Congress must act to ensure all mothers get the care they need.
#InHerHonor
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Congress must act to ensure all mothers get the care they need.
#InHerHonor
April 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I’m honoring Ashlee Anderson, who passed away after giving birth to her first and only son.
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Congress must act to ensure all mothers get the care they need.
#InHerHonor
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Congress must act to ensure all mothers get the care they need.
#InHerHonor
In Virginia, Black women are more than 2x as likely to die during childbirth than white women.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, may we redouble our efforts to make sure that all women get the health care they need. We can — and must — put an end to these health disparities.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, may we redouble our efforts to make sure that all women get the health care they need. We can — and must — put an end to these health disparities.
April 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In Virginia, Black women are more than 2x as likely to die during childbirth than white women.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, may we redouble our efforts to make sure that all women get the health care they need. We can — and must — put an end to these health disparities.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, may we redouble our efforts to make sure that all women get the health care they need. We can — and must — put an end to these health disparities.
In America, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications.
As a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, I’m fighting to eliminate these health disparities and create a more equitable health care system for all.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
As a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, I’m fighting to eliminate these health disparities and create a more equitable health care system for all.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
April 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In America, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications.
As a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, I’m fighting to eliminate these health disparities and create a more equitable health care system for all.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
As a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, I’m fighting to eliminate these health disparities and create a more equitable health care system for all.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Repro rights are under attack, but there are wins worth celebrating this year.
For #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re spotlighting a victory in #Michigan that aims to make pregnancy & childbirth safer for people of color.
Watch our latest video & learn more: gu.tt/3Zz16I5
youtube.com/shorts/GBVlz...
For #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re spotlighting a victory in #Michigan that aims to make pregnancy & childbirth safer for people of color.
Watch our latest video & learn more: gu.tt/3Zz16I5
youtube.com/shorts/GBVlz...
State Policy Wins for Pregnancy and Maternal Health in 2025
YouTube video by Guttmacher
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April 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Repro rights are under attack, but there are wins worth celebrating this year.
For #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re spotlighting a victory in #Michigan that aims to make pregnancy & childbirth safer for people of color.
Watch our latest video & learn more: gu.tt/3Zz16I5
youtube.com/shorts/GBVlz...
For #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re spotlighting a victory in #Michigan that aims to make pregnancy & childbirth safer for people of color.
Watch our latest video & learn more: gu.tt/3Zz16I5
youtube.com/shorts/GBVlz...
It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek‼️ Did you know that maternal mortality has dropped for most women except Black women?
Women already face physical, emotional, and financial stress during pregnancy. Racial inequality just makes that stress much worse and potentially FATAL. This is #TheDoubleTax.
Women already face physical, emotional, and financial stress during pregnancy. Racial inequality just makes that stress much worse and potentially FATAL. This is #TheDoubleTax.
Maternal deaths drop — except for Black women
New CDC data: There are 3x more pregnancy-related deaths of Black mothers than white mothers.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek‼️ Did you know that maternal mortality has dropped for most women except Black women?
Women already face physical, emotional, and financial stress during pregnancy. Racial inequality just makes that stress much worse and potentially FATAL. This is #TheDoubleTax.
Women already face physical, emotional, and financial stress during pregnancy. Racial inequality just makes that stress much worse and potentially FATAL. This is #TheDoubleTax.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
We’re going hear ALOT of lip service from folks whose staff just told them about Black Maternal Health Week…
So am dropping this here from an OG who has NEVER let up about it🖤
We’re going hear ALOT of lip service from folks whose staff just told them about Black Maternal Health Week…
So am dropping this here from an OG who has NEVER let up about it🖤
Under the current administration, Black maternal health initiatives and women’s health research are under attack.
This Black Maternal Health Week, we recognize that the fight continues to ensure the health and safety of all women in this country.
This Black Maternal Health Week, we recognize that the fight continues to ensure the health and safety of all women in this country.
April 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
We’re going hear ALOT of lip service from folks whose staff just told them about Black Maternal Health Week…
So am dropping this here from an OG who has NEVER let up about it🖤
We’re going hear ALOT of lip service from folks whose staff just told them about Black Maternal Health Week…
So am dropping this here from an OG who has NEVER let up about it🖤
April 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Our country faces an urgent maternal health crisis that disproportionately impacts Black women, who are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications.
This is unacceptable. Congress must act to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
This is unacceptable. Congress must act to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
April 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our country faces an urgent maternal health crisis that disproportionately impacts Black women, who are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications.
This is unacceptable. Congress must act to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
This is unacceptable. Congress must act to ensure that Black mothers have equal access to maternal health resources. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Black Mamas deserve equal access to social, economic, environmental, and mental health resources that build strong families and communities.
We're proud to join Black Mamas Matter Alliance during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to amplify and support the voices of Black Mamas. #BlackMamasMatter
We're proud to join Black Mamas Matter Alliance during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to amplify and support the voices of Black Mamas. #BlackMamasMatter
April 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Black Mamas deserve equal access to social, economic, environmental, and mental health resources that build strong families and communities.
We're proud to join Black Mamas Matter Alliance during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to amplify and support the voices of Black Mamas. #BlackMamasMatter
We're proud to join Black Mamas Matter Alliance during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to amplify and support the voices of Black Mamas. #BlackMamasMatter
It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek!
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
April 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek!
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
This week, we’re celebrating Black Mamas and highlighting the unjust and unacceptable health inequities impacting Black birthing people.
In honor of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus partnered with Mothering Justice and The Ariah Foundation to support a commemorative art project dedicated to honoring women of color who have lost their lives due to maternal health complications.
April 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In honor of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus partnered with Mothering Justice and The Ariah Foundation to support a commemorative art project dedicated to honoring women of color who have lost their lives due to maternal health complications.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek we are reminded of the importance of research on health disparities.
In Philadelphia, non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births from 2013-18, but accounted for 73% of pregnancy-related deaths.
www.phila.gov/media/202103...
In Philadelphia, non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births from 2013-18, but accounted for 73% of pregnancy-related deaths.
www.phila.gov/media/202103...
April 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek we are reminded of the importance of research on health disparities.
In Philadelphia, non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births from 2013-18, but accounted for 73% of pregnancy-related deaths.
www.phila.gov/media/202103...
In Philadelphia, non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births from 2013-18, but accounted for 73% of pregnancy-related deaths.
www.phila.gov/media/202103...