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This article highlights the inequities and abuses in maternal care. Lamaze International is proud to partner with CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Black Birthing Initiative. Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (#LCCE) can support black women in understanding their risks, help black moms advocate for their birth journey and educate providers on benefits of shared decision making. Are you an LCCE working with black moms? Share this article and connect them with our Black Birthing Initiative efforts. #LCCE #blackmaternalhealth

Establishing support systems for mitigating the challenges faced by pregnant adolescents is critical. Ensure they access healthcare, receive emotional support, and return to class. Community and family involvement plays a significant role in breaking down barriers. #CEBA #PHC #RMNCAH+N

#disabilityawareness #downsyndrome I’ve been working in the disability sector for 40yrs and the issue of parents of children with Down Syndrome (or often disability in general) being pressured by medical professionals to abort or give up their child has been an issue the entire time. (Another variation is doctors making decisions not to actively treat people with a disability in the same way they would anyone else because of perceptions about the ‘poor quality of life’ people with a disability have.) https://lnkd.in/gtuX-Fbi I can’t believe that we still haven’t managed to include in the training for doctors: a) that people with disability can actually lead meaningful, rewarding lives that add value to those around them; and b) how to constructively support parents to navigate what can be a difficult time in their lives as they learn to navigate how best to support their new child. We need to do better.

Please review this research and participate! Let voices be heard in maternal health!✊🏽

🌟 As we embark on #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, it's imperative to shine a brighter spotlight on the critical issues surrounding maternal healthcare for black mothers. While progress has been made, sobering statistics persist, revealing stark disparities that demand urgent attention and action. Black mothers continue to face alarmingly higher rates of maternal mortality compared to their white counterparts, despite advancements in medical technology and healthcare practices. This unsettling reality underscores systemic inequalities deeply ingrained within the healthcare system, ranging from racial bias to inadequate access to quality prenatal and postnatal care. This week, let's amplify the voices of black mothers, uplift their stories, and work collaboratively to dismantle systemic barriers to maternal healthcare access. Together, we can create a future where every black mother has the opportunity to navigate pregnancy and childbirth with dignity, safety, and optimal health outcomes. #BMHW24 #MaternalHealthEquity 🤰🏿👶🏿💖

According to a report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the disparities in maternal morbidity between Black and white women actually grew between 2011 and 2020, with Black women facing 2.3 times higher risk. Among Black mothers, there were 146 complications per 10,000 deliveries, compared to just 63 among white women. (*Info from Making Inroads to Health Equity in Boston- LINK IN COMMENTS) This Member Monday we are highlighting Nneka Hall, GenUnity Health Equity ‘22 member turned Health Equity Community Partner. Nneka is a Maternal Health Advocate and Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doula with nearly 14 years of experience supporting pregnant people through this transition no matter the outcome. While working as a practicing Doula and Maternal Health Advocate, she founded two organizations, Quietly United in Loss Together (QUILT) and Mother IS Supreme Inc. Interested in joining folks like Nneka in driving change in Boston? Sign up to get our latest program updates (LINK IN COMMENTS) If you would like to learn more about the current landscape of Health Equity in Boston, check out GenUnity’s recent White Paper at LINK IN COMMENTS. #linkincomments #maternalhealth #maternalmortality #healthequity #boston #communitypartner #doula #postpartumcare #bereavement #programming #femalefounders #advocacymatters #healthcare #racialequity #membermonday #whitepaper

The Grassroots Maternal and Child Health Initiative is proud to support @CHC: Creating Healthier Communities as they disseminate the Black Birthing Initiative needs assessment survey. The Black Birthing Initiative aims to reduce preterm births in Black communities across the country: Black women are 50% more likely to deliver a premature baby than white women in the United States. Results from the survey will help inform programs to address the #maternalhealth crisis facing Black communities. Share your experience and share the survey! Visit the link to learn more about eligibility criteria: https://bit.ly/IndyBBI #CHCBBI #BlackMaternalHealth #healthequity #birthjustice

Black Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024 Black women and birthing people are still more likely to die during childbirth and in the post-natal period in 2024! Stillbirth and neonatal death disproportionately affects black babies! More needs to be done to ensure black women and babies are safe! The need for culturally competent care is paramount. You can support this week by: 1) Follow @blackbabylossawareness 2) Share content around this and why it is important 3) Continue to lobby change by getting involved in the various campaigns Black babies matter! #BBLAW2024 #blackwomen #blackbabies #blackbirthingpeople #blackbabylossawarenessweek #awarenessweek #culturallycompetentcare

I see you, I appreciate you, and I know that you care deeply about making a difference in the world. You're not just bystanders; you're a champion for change, advocate for empowerment, and guardian of hope. We know that empowering women and ensuring babies survive birth are causes close to your hearts. You understand the importance of maternal health and the impact it has on families, communities, and entire nations. And guess what? Your actions are making a real difference. Because of you, maternal mortality rates are going down. Because of you, more women have access to life-saving healthcare services. Because of you, babies are entering the world healthy and thriving. Your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to change are driving progress and transforming lives. But we're not stopping here. No, we're just getting started. We're dreaming bigger, reaching higher, and pushing boundaries to create a world where every woman has the support and resources she needs to thrive, and every baby has the chance to grow up happy and healthy. To all our incredible supporters, we want to say thank you. Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, and your tireless efforts to make a difference. Never forget that you are making an impact—real people, real babies, real children are benefiting from your kindness and generosity. #ChampionsForChange #EmpowerWomen #SaveLives #FreedomTree #MaternalHealthAwareness #InfantMortalityAwareness #EducationForSierraLeone #SierraLeoneRights #SaveMothers #HealthyStart #EmpowerEducation #EmpowerSierraLeone #EndMaternalDeaths #ChildHealth #AccessToEducation #MaternalCare #EmpowerWomen #EducationEquality

Health equity isn’t just a goal for Mahmee—it’s in our DNA. We believe every family deserves access to trusted, compassionate care, and we’re committed to being that ally. Mahmee is on a mission to make the U.S. the best place in the world to give birth. But we know we can’t achieve this without addressing the disparities that Black mothers face. Our services speak to our solution: prenatal and beside doula support and remote blood pressure monitoring by registered nurses. Our data speaks to our impact: Mahmee’s patients are beating the national odds with lower rates of cesarean deliveries and preterm births. Together, we’re making strides toward a future where every family, regardless of race or background, has the support they need to thrive. 💙 Let’s keep pushing for meaningful change. #HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #MahmeeImpact #BetterBirthOutcomes #MaternalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #BirthJustice #CompassionateCare #ClinicalOutcomes #ReducingDisparities #EveryFamilyDeservesCare