NC Democratic lawmakers file new version of maternal health care bill

NC Democratic lawmakers file new version of maternal health care bill

Sen. Natalie Murdock, NC-Chatham, along with her Democratic colleagues in the NC House, filed Senate Bill 571/House Bill 725, known as the MOMnibus Act.

Black Maternal Health Week: Mothering Justice and The Wisdom Institute Host Black Maternal Cafe

Black Maternal Health Week is a national week of awareness and activism commenced April 11th–17th. The movement was founded in 2018 by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to bring attention to the health disparities and systemic racism affecting Black mothers and birthing people in the United States. Mothering Justice is a grassroots policy advocacy organization that provides mothers of color in Ameri...

Nobles’ maternal health bills advance as Black Maternal Health Week concludes – The Suburban Times

As Black Maternal Health Week concludes, two maternal health bills sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) have passed the Legislature, advancing efforts to expand access to critical care and strengthen protections for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Washington state.  Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11 to April 17, was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The national campaign promotes awareness, upli…