No more Black mothers should be lost to preventable deaths and no more families should have to carry this grief. (4/4)

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A new investigation reveals the preventable loss of Black mothers in Houston and Harris County, exposing gaps in care, accountability, and data, reflecting a broader national pattern.

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Local organizations fight for maternal health equity For too many Black mothers in St. Louis, pregnancy and childbirth carry risks that should never exist. Black women in Missouri are 2.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women — a stark reminder that where and to whom you’re born can still determine whether you survive motherhood. Behind those numbers […]

'Local organizations fight for maternal health equity'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
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April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week, dedicated to raising awareness about the racial disparities in maternal health and strengthening advocacy efforts for comprehensive maternal healthcare. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek2025 #MaternalHealthEquity

Texas establishes regulations for certified community midwifery practice standards New definitions and standards set for certified nurse midwives and community midwifery care.

Georgia's Senate Bill 136 could revolutionize maternal healthcare by empowering certified community midwives to provide essential care in underserved areas, but is it the solution we need or a risky gamble?

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