Black Mamas deserve more than survival; they deserve joy and liberation. This #BMHW26, we need to uplift Black-led care and healing, and fight for structural change to truly support Black women and their families. #RootedInJusticeAndJoy #BlackMamasMatter

Actualizing reproductive justice includes addressing racial disparities in maternal health care and ensuring access to abortion care. #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

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Black Mamas deserve more than survival; they deserve joy and liberation. This #BMHW26, we’re uplifting Black-led care, healing, and systems change. Join the movement for Black Maternal Health equity.
Learn more: blkmaternalhealthweek.com
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMamasMatter

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Treating people differently based on race and gender is a choice. Which means we can choose differently.

As BMMA celebrates 10 years, we honor Dr. Crear-Perry, founding Steering Committee member and a pioneer in Birth Equity.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #BMMA10Years

The 2026 Black Maternal Health WALK & COMMUNITY FAIR is April 11 in Atlanta & it is going to be amazing!

Free. All ages. Health screenings, giveaways, fun zone, live music & more.

Do not miss it. Register now at bit.ly/bmhwalk26.

#BMHW26 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter

Save the date: 2026's Black Maternal Health Week will take place April 11 - 17 with the theme, "Rooted in Justice & Joy!"

Follow Black Mamas Matter Alliance (IG: @blackmamasmatter) to keep up with updates year-round!

#BMHW26 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #RootedInJusticeAndJoy #BlackMamasMatter

This Texas County Is the Deadliest Place in the U.S. for Black Mothers to Give Birth Health care advocates struggle to figure out why this Texas county has some of the nation’s highest rates of maternal and infant mortality.

If only politicians put their energy toward improving health outcomes for Black women and Black people who can be pregnant instead of attacking access to #ReproductiveHealthCare and #Abortion care.

#BlackMamasMatter

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✨Register: bit.ly/bmmalearn25

#BMMA #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth

🗣️ Y’all heard what SeQuoia said…

She left #BMHC24 inspired to become a midwife and pour even more into her community. 🖤

This is what we mean when we say for us, by us, cultivating research, amplifying Black voices, and shifting culture. ✨

#BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #ReproJustice

House Bill 1234 is on the move! It passed on second consideration 203-0 and will be considered for final passage out of the House this week and head to the Senate. Get on the #PAMOMNIBUS!

#pablackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #blackmamasmatter #maternalhealth #momnibus #pahouse

Happy Juneteenth! Black liberation means building systems of care centering dignity and joy. Support organizations making it happen! As we remember history & celebrate strength, take action for Black Maternal Health equity.

✨ Follow, donate, & join at blackmamasmatter.org
#BlackMamasMatter #BMMA

In celebration of her life and support of her family, I have introduced a resolution to support her family and address the health disparities faced by Black women across the country. Adriana's story matters, #BlackMamasMatter. (2)

Adriana Smith's story is devastating.

JOIN US for a virtual press conference THIS THURSDAY, May 22, 1PM ET to learn what we know & what we’re demanding next.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/ReproForAdriana

#TrustBlackWomen #HB481 #GAReproJustice #BlackMamasMatter #ReproductiveJustice

Meet Sylvia McMillon, a PhD student who flew all the way from Florida to volunteer at the #BMHC24.

🖤 Tap the link in our bio to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and learn more.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BMMA #BMHC24 #Volunteer #BlackMamasMatter #ReproJustice #BirthJustice #BMHinAction #Service

Critical Condition: A Discussion on Black Maternal Health in America Join us for a virtual discussion on Black maternal health centered around the new NOVA film CRITICAL CONDITION: HEALTH IN BLACK AMERICA.

RSVP HERE! www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-c... #BlackMamasMatter

Celebrating #MamasDay by uplifting Black Mamas in birth work, healing, & advocacy 💜 We're gifting 3 Black Mamas FREE access to our Fall Perinatal Workforce E-Learning Series! Want in? Head to our Instagram @blackmamasmatter to join the giveaway—entries close Tuesday!
#BlackMamasMatter #BirthJustice

Black Mamas deserve to thrive—and that takes real investment.

Hear from GE HealthCare Foundation’s President on why funding Black-led solutions matters.

Support the movement: bit.ly/bmmagiving

#BMHW25 #FundBlackMamas #BirthJustice #ReproJustice #BlackMamasMatter

The health care system in Georgia is failing black mothers Georgia is facing a maternal mortality crisis and Black women bear the brunt of its impact, say Rep. Nikema Williams and Dr. Regina Davis Moss.

In Georgia, we've seen a decline in maternal mortality for every demographic--except Black women.

I joined @blackwomensrj.bsky.social President Dr. Regina Davis Moss to make it plain: Black mamas deserve better. Read more in the @ajc.com. #BlackMamasMatter #ReproductiveFreedom

YA HEARD?! My comments. Berkeley City Council refused to listen to their constituents OR pass the Peace & Justice Commission’s arms embargo resolution.
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#rematriate #listentoblackwomen #blackmamasmatter

Doulas, midwives and lawmakers challenge erasure of Black women in maternal health care • Michigan Advance Brandie Bishop-Stacker was absent from school the day her little sister was born 24 years ago. Instead, the then-10-year-old went to a Georgia hospital with her mom, rubbing her feet, getting her…

During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, it's important to acknowledge the erasure of Black women that we're seeing on the national level. We must continue to demand systemic change because #BlackMamasMatter and deserve to be heard and supported.

🌍 Where the Work Happens: Part 2!

Meet more of our BMMA Alliance Partners leading bold, community-rooted work to uplift Black Mamas. 🖤✨

From policy to midwifery, they’re changing the game.

📣 Don’t just watch—support, follow, and connect!

#BMHW25 #ReproJustice #BlackMamasMatter #BlackLedOrgs

Advocates work to address challenges in the health care system for Michigan's Black mothers • Michigan Advance State Rep. Stephanie Young (D-Detroit) joined Mothering Justice for an event in Lansing to mark Black Maternal Health Week on Wednesday. She said events like the advocacy day organized by Mothering Ju...

#BMHW2025 #BlackMamasMatter

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Jasmine Rainer is one of our Take 10 Ambassadors and Maternal Health Advocate who shares her story with #preeclampsia #NICUbaby

Jasmine writes, “My first time seeing my baby was a photo."

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#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Bonus Pod: BMHW21 - Black Maternal Health, Abortion Access, and Reproductive Justice — rePROs Fight Back April 11 – 17, 2021, marks the fourth annual Black Maternal Health Week . In this bonus episode, Dr. Jamila Perritt , board certified OB/GYN and President and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Heal...

In our #BMHW21 episode, Dr. Jamila Perritt and Dr. Mishka Peart highlight disparities in abortion, contraception, & maternal health access for Black people in the U.S. They call for justice-driven care that centers Black birthing people & fully honors their reproductive autonomy #BlackMamasMatter

It's Black Maternal Health Week. Let's Talk About Abortion Access. When abortion care is inaccessible, Black maternal health as a whole suffers.

"Black-led and Black-centered organizations like Black Mamas Matter Alliance advocate to shift culture in support of Black maternal health, rights, and justice." —@reprorightsdoc.bsky.social in @msmagazine.com #BlackMamasMatter
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Support Black Mamas Matter Alliance on Mightycause The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a national network of black women-led organizations and multi-disciplinary professionals who work to ensure that all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and...

You can support the work of #BlackMamasMatter Alliance by donating or fundraising!

Your investment helps:
✨ Spotlight challenges Black birthing people face
✨ Uplift Black-led holistic care models
✨ Center Black Mamas' joy, creativity, & activism

🧵 Today is the last day of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, but the movement for Black maternal health equity requires sustained, year-round action. #BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter

We’re amplifying Black voices and advocating for better maternal health care. Check out @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social for resources and ways to get involved.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BirthJustice #ENDMaternalMortality #HealthEquity #ReproductiveJustice