BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH PANEL TOUCHES ON HIGH MATERNAL MORTALITY RATES Attendees of the Black Maternal Health Panel reflect on the discrimination Black women face during childbirth.
THE BUMP CONTINUES TO HELP COMBAT THE MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS NEW YORK-In the United States, non-Hispanic Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
DOCTORS SAID HIS WIFE WOULD BE BACK IN 15 MINUTES. HE NEVER SAW HER ALIVE AGAIN. Kira Johnson gave birth to a healthy boy, her second child, in 2016. All seemed well, but within 12 hours she was dead.
‘AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME COMING’ : HUSBAND OF WOMAN WHO DIED FROM ‘BOTHCED’ C-SECTION AT LA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a civil rights investigation to assess a Los Angeles hospital’s treatment of Black mothers seven years…
HOW THE LOSS OF KIRA DIXON JOHNSON LAUNCHED A MATERNAL HEALTH REVOLUTION When Charles Johnson IV accompanied his wife, Kira, to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on April 12, 2016, for the birth of their second child,…
BOBBIE: PASS MOMNIBUS NOW Since launching in 2021, Bobbie has been dedicated to evolving society to change the way we think about, talk about, and actually nourish our babies.
MATERNAL HEALTH INEQUITIES PERSIST. CAN DIGITAL TOOLS BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. Digital tools can empower the maternal health ecosystem, but there is a need for better cultural tailoring and increased ease of use.
ATLANTA OG-GYN ADDRESSES CHALLENGES AS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK BEGINS ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As Black Maternal Health Week begins, physicians are working to raise awareness about the importance of Black mothers’ health…
THE BUMP CELEBRATE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK April 11-17, The Bump will be joining thousands in an effort to empower and support Black mothers and moms-to-be. Learn how to get involved and push for nationwide change here.
2024 BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WALK AND BLOCK PARTY The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services (OCS), and 4Kira4Moms are excited to co-present…
THE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WALK & BLOCK PARTY This annual walk aims to raise awareness and amplify solutions to improve Black maternal health in the United States.
SERENA WILLIAMS’ NEW BEAUTY BRAND IS RAISING MONEY FOR BLACK METERNAL HEALTH WITH VEGAN PRODUCTS Serena Williams has flawlessly made the transition from GOAT-level tennis star to successful entrepreneur, with a portfolio that includes ownership…
2024 BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK EVENTS Here are the latest events for the celebration this year for the Black Maternal Health Week 2024. See the list of events now!
WYN BEAUTY BY SERENA WILLIAMS IS RAISING MONEY FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH Even though Serena Williams is a multi-millionaire, tennis legend, and entrepreneur, she remains a relatable woman and mother beyond her iconic status.
