Maternal Mortality Archives

31 Jan Reducing the Maternal Mortality of Black Mothers

Posted at 11:38h in Health, Maternal Mortality by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

Black mothers are 3 times more likely to die from maternal related causes than white mothers.² What is Maternal Mortality? In the United States, the month of February honors black history; the contributions and sacrifices African Americans have made for our country. It’s also a brief moment...

31 Mar Reducing Black Maternal Mortality During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Posted at 09:39h in Delivery, Health, Labor, Maternal Mortality, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

Black women are three times more likely to die of pregnancy related causes than white women.¹

What Factors Affect Black Maternal Mortality Rates?

April 11-17 is black maternal health week. It’s an inadequate window of time where there is an acute lens focused on the healthcare disparities that black women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.