Spread the Word
We've got to sound the alarm to bring attention, education, and resources to this crisis. Here's a few things you can do:
1. Learn the Facts
Here's a few quick facts that you can remember and share or post to raise awareness about the Black maternal health crisis.
Nationally, Black women die at a rate nearly 3 times that of White women.
In some cities like Chicago, our rate of death spikes to 6 times that of White women.
The death rate of Black women is consistently high regardless of our education or income level.
Nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable according to the CDC.
Pregnancy complications can occur up to one year after pregnancy so you've gotta monitor yourself or your loved one til baby's first birth date.
It's critical to get medical care when you feel something's wrong so treatment has a chance to be effective.
Midwives and Doulas greatly improve health outcomes for Black women.
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2. Spark a Conversation
3. Engage Us
We passionately believe that Black women deserve to approach and experience birth with joy. To that effort, we're available to teach, speak, write, and more to make sure that moms know about all the options they have for navigating pregnancy and postpartum care. Simply email us at learn@qiyamahwellness.org.
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