'We should all be alarmed': Black mothers three times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications

'We should all be alarmed': Black mothers three times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications

In Alabama, the maternal mortality rate for Black mothers is 100.07 deaths per 100,000 births.

Why a congresswoman fights to end the Black maternal mortality crisis

After losing a friend to complications after childbirth, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is fighting for legislation to stop the Black maternal mortality crisis....

Dr. Kiarra King On The State Of Black Maternal Health And Dismantling Antiquated Fashion Standards

By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated April 17, 2025 Black women like myself are in a unique position currently, especially given the countless The post Dr. Kiarra King On The State Of Black Maternal Health And Her Love For Fashion appeared first on Essence.

Detroit-based organization leads fight for Black maternal health in Michigan

During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.

Michigan Senate passes ‘Momnibus’ legislative package on final day of Black Maternal Health Week

State Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) speaks on the Senate floor in support of the "Momnibus" package of bills on April 17, 2025. | ScreenshotA 10-bill package to reduce racial inequities in maternal mortality in Michigan passed through the Michigan Senate Thursday, with supporters hoping that the second time will be the charm to getting the so-called “momnibus” signed into law. The legislation, which passed with bipartisan support, had received a s…

Some 7,200 women die in Latin America each year from complications arising from pregnancy or childbirth. This figure was published by the United Nations in a recent report based on the latest complete figures from 2023. Despite the high number of women dying from these causes, it represents a 16.8% decrease compared to 2000, when 11,000 deaths were recorded, according to the UN. The World Health Organization (WHO), for its part, has delved deepe…