By the Numbers
50,000 American mothers face life-altering health challenges every year from unintended consequences of pregnancy 1
The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world where maternal mortality is rising - maternal mortality in the U.S. is nearly double what it was 20 years ago 2
Black women are 3 times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes nationwide 3
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Supporting Black Birthing People
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Moms who work with doulas are more likely to have positive birthing outcomes,4 which is why Overdue was created. Overdue acts as a virtual doula, providing valuable information to moms around the world.
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Moms who work with doulas are more likely to have positive birthing outcomes,4 which is why Overdue was created. Overdue acts as a virtual doula, providing valuable information to moms around the world.
The portal houses warm, informative videos featuring doula, Registered Nurse, and lactation specialist Ebony Harvey. Serving as viewers' "pregnancy bestie," Ebony guides moms through all the stages of pregnancy, equipping them with the knowledge needed to advocate for themselves.
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Why Black Maternal Health Matters
Charles Johnson, a father of two, tragically lost his wife, Kira, following a routine C-section. He founded 4Kira4Moms to be a voice for other mothers and families facing unnecessary maternal loss, and to put an end to the Black maternal health crisis. Watch to learn about his story.
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Why Black Maternal Health Matters
mater mea (Latin for "my mother") is the #1 destination for thoughtful, high-quality content that celebrates, supports, and empowers Black moms. For a decade, mater mea has connected with Black women during their journeys to and through motherhood, by offering support, resources and community to guide them through the shifts that come with becoming a mom.
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Why Black Maternal Health Matters
Un-ruly was created to celebrate and inspire the versatility and beauty of Black hair and women and has led cultural conversations around beauty and identity for nearly a decade while building a passionate community along the way. Together with mater mea we've fostered engaged communities around shared experiences of Black womanhood.
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