Health topic
Maternal Health
Black maternal mortality, doulas and midwives, prenatal care and the policies moving the needle.
The number
3x
Higher maternal mortality rate
Why it matters
Most maternal deaths are preventable. Being heard in the delivery room is a clinical outcome.
- Consider a doula or birth partner
- Learn postpartum warning signs
- Document every symptom
- Schedule the 6-week visit before delivery
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Latest · Maternal Health
South Florida Nonprofit Deploys Mobile Clinic to Combat Black Maternal Health Disparities
A South Florida organization is providing free prenatal care and advocacy via a mobile clinic to tackle racial disparities in maternal mortality.
September 1, 2026 · Source: CBS News
Maternal Health
Advocates Raise Alarms Over Escalating National Maternal Health Crisis
Health equity leaders urge immediate systemic reforms as systemic barriers and implicit bias continue to drive disproportionate maternal mortality rates.
September 1, 2026 · Source: Google News — Maternal Health (Black health)
Maternal Health
Strengthening Support Systems and Representation to Advance Black Maternal Health
Broadening community support networks, reforming healthcare policies, and expanding the Black medical workforce are vital strategies for addressing severe disparities in Black maternal health outcomes.
August 8, 2026 · Source: The American Journal of Managed Care
Maternal Health
HealthConnect One Leaders to Participate in 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference
HealthConnect One executives will join national advocates and clinicians at the 2026 gathering to advance community-led solutions and eliminate birth disparities for Black families.
August 8, 2026 · Source: PR Newswire
Maternal Health
Merck and Mae Partner to Expand Doula Workforce and Address Maternal Health Disparities
A new partnership between Merck for Mothers and digital health platform Mae aims to train and deploy more community doulas to combat maternal mortality disparities.
August 7, 2026 · Source: Business Wire