Crisis response, education, advocacy, and legislation
Ending Maternal MortalityThrough Education, Advocacy & Legislation
The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate among developed nations. 4Kira4Moms turns preventable loss into coordinated action for mothers, families, and the communities that fight for them.
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Landmark Laws Champion
100+
Families supported
84%
Of deaths preventable
The challenge
The Maternal Mortality Crisis in America
Maternal mortality is not an abstract issue. It is a systems failure that leaves families without answers, support, or accountability. 4Kira4Moms meets that gap with direct response and sustained advocacy.
Immediate support
Affected by maternal mortality or morbidity?
Our Maternal Mortality Response Team (MMRT) provides essentials, service linkage, and trauma-informed support within 24 hours for near-miss events and maternal loss.
700+
Women die each year
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S.
50K+
Near-misses annually
Severe maternal morbidity events
84%
Preventable
Deaths that should not happen
3–4x
Higher for Black women
Maternal death risk compared with white women
Sources: CDC National Vital Statistics, CDC Severe Maternal Morbidity Report, NIH/National Library of Medicine.
Proof of momentum
Our Impact in Numbers
4Kira4Moms combines direct family support, public storytelling, and legislative pressure. The result is both immediate care and structural change.
100+
Families helped by MMRT
Immediate support, resources, and advocacy
400+
Events and counting
Community, corporate, and legislative events
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Landmark laws championed
Policy wins that move maternal health forward
Charles Johnson has testified twice before Congress. We've championed the Preventing Maternal Death Act (2018), Protecting Moms Who Served Act (2021), California Momnibus (2022), and the Kira Johnson Act.
How We Fight Maternal Mortality
Why We Fight: Kira's Story
A preventable loss that sparked a movement
“They knew she was bleeding internally. For more than 10 hours, I watched my wife suffer while the medical staff dismissed our concerns.”
Kira Johnson tragically lost her life after a routine C-section at Cedars-Sinai. Kira was allowed to bleed internally for more than 10 hours before the medical staff took action.
Her husband Charles was in the room, advocating for her care, but was dismissed. Her story and his tireless advocacy led to the founding of 4Kira4Moms and 4Kira4Dads.
ATL Black Maternal Health Week Block Party
Join ~1000+ participants for our annual community engagement event: morning walk with Black Mamas Matter Alliance, maternal health information village, Kids Funzone, panels, music, and giveaways.
Last year's recap
More than 1,200 attendees joined an afternoon of connection, culture, and maternal health resources alongside community organizations, sponsors, and advocates.
Community proof
Voices From Our Community
Families, providers, and advocates use 4Kira4Moms as both a support system and a force multiplier for maternal health action.
“We truly appreciate all the assistance you have provided to our family over the past month. Your support has meant so much to us during this time.”
— MMRT Recipient
“Everything has been a huge help. I really appreciate it. Baby loves the Bobbie Formula. Extra diapers are always needed. Moms On Call has been very helpful on email and the resources shared. I also had a call with Elephant Circle and connected with my lawyer. Thank you again for all the support during this difficult time.”
— MMRT Recipient
“I'm 27 years old and it's my first time being a dad. Everything was beautiful and I'm looking forward to learning more from you guys so thank you.”
— PCOE Locker Room Participant, New Father
“I'm a new dad, my son is 2 months old, and I'm very grateful to come into this conference today. There are certain things I did not know—services empowering men to support their significant others through this process. My wife went through a severe complication and navigating the system was very difficult. Had I known these services were here, we would have had even more of a game plan. I learned a lot today and I just want to say thank you.”
— PCOE Locker Room Participant, Father of Newborn
Latest coverage
Maternal Health News & Updates
Press, partnerships, and event stories that keep the maternal health conversation in public view.
Family-centered support
Maternal health outcomes improve when families, partners, and advocates move together. Explore the dads platform as part of the wider 4Kira ecosystem.
Trusted collaborators
Partnerships
We work with corporate partners, health systems, and advocacy organizations to end maternal mortality.
Featured partners
Walmart
Bobbie
March of Dimes
Gerber
Kimberly-Clark
Bennett Thrasher
Pinpoint
Maven
Additional partners
Take Action to End Maternal Mortality
Donations, participation, and strategic partnerships all move this mission forward. Choose the action that fits how you want to contribute.