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Fathers in the Fight for Maternal Health Breakfast Hosted by 4Kira4Moms, Dads Caucus & Black Maternal Health Caucus
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4Kira4Moms, the Black Maternal Health Caucus, & the Congressional Dads Caucus will present the “Fathers in the Fight for Maternal Health Breakfas.t” This important breakfast session will unite members from both caucuses to discuss opportunities & legislation supporting Black maternal health.

Women Harmed by Doctors, Then Failed by US Civil Rights Watchdog
Kira Dixon Johnson’s husband knew something was wrong. Earlier in the day, she’d given birth to her second son by cesarean section. Now there was blood in her catheter bag. Charles Johnson pressed staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for help. Hours went by as he waited. She shivered uncontrollably.

Why We Need Men Advocating for Maternal Health Equity
Men are critical in speaking up for maternal health inequities. Here’s why we need men advocating for maternal health equity. Allies are essential, especially when it comes to Black maternal health. Statistics show that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related crisis than white women.

New Study: US Maternal Mortality Remains Highest Among Wealthy Nations
Despite a post-covid decline, 2022 saw around 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in America. Norway in contrast saw 0 maternal deaths. See what experts say the US can do. A new study published by The Commonwealth Fund is calling attention once again to America’s unacceptably high maternal mortality rate.

One Dad’s Mission to Eradicate the Maternal Mortality Crisis
This Father’s Day, Charles Johnson will be celebrating with his two beautiful sons Langston, age 8, and the younger Charles, nearly 10. This day will surely be filled with plenty of “I love yous,” but it’s a day forever tinged with sadness. In 2016, Charles and his wife Kira were gearing up to become a family of four.

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Man Pleads for Hospital Staff to Help His Wife After She Gave Birth – Now He Raises Their Sons Alone
Each year, roughly 700 pregnant people die from often preventable complications or problems in the United States. Further, data collected by the CDC indicates that there are significantly higher pregnancy-related mortality ratios among Black and Indigenous/Alaskan Native women.

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