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Baltimore group sheds light on Black maternal health crisis

Research shows Black women are experiencing pregnancy-related deaths at a higher rate than other groups. One Baltimore organization is working to change that.

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Houston receives $1.4 million to fight Black maternal deaths

Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said the million-dollar grant would be allocated to Harris County Public Health's maternal and child health programs.

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We must address disparities in Black maternal health [column]

A group of powerful and inspiring Black women gathered at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on April 13 to demand more — more for ourselves, more for our children, more

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Black Maternal Health Week: A Savannah mom's pregnancy complications

Black Maternal Health Week: A Savannah mother's story of survival

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Harris County marks Black maternal Health week with awareness

April 11-17, known nationwide as Black Maternal Health Week, aims to address the high rate of Black people dying of pregnancy-related complications.

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Black Maternal Health Week Begins

Black women are three to four times more likely to die during pregnancy than white women. CT lawmakers are trying to change that.

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For Black women, most pregnancy-related deaths happen weeks or months after childbirth

CDC experts estimate more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.

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The Skanner News - Biden Issues Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week

On Monday, April 10, President Biden issued another proclamation to begin Black Maternal Health Week.

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CT advocates urge doula certification program

Supporters of a proposal that would create a state certification process for doulas said access to services could improve birthing outcomes for Black residents.

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Black women 3 times more likely to die pregnancy-related death

This week is Black Maternal Health Week, and statistics are telling a scary story for women of color. More specifically, women who are expecting.

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