Making an impact one family at a time
Equitable maternal care is not just about providing the same care to all women; it's about ensuring that every woman, regardless of race, income, or background, receives the care and support she needs to thrive during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond
Let’s get to the facts…
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Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women in the United States.
(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC)
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Black women are more likely to experience serious pregnancy-related complications like hemorrhaging, heart disease, and hypertensive disorders.
(Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ACOG)
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Racial bias in healthcare: Studies show that Black women are less likely to receive timely, appropriate medical care and are often dismissed or not believed when reporting pain or concerns during pregnancy.
(Source: National Institutes of Health, NIH)
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