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Dr. Chaniece Wallace’s death in childbirth highlights the current Black maternal health crisis
Dr. Wallace’s death highlights a tragic trend that Black women must face: Black women die from pregnancy complications two to three times more than their White counterparts
Hear Her campaign to make sure expectant moms are heard
The CDC has launched a new campaign to fight against maternal mortality and help new and expectant mothers be heard!
Dads Can Do Hair, Too
We talked to three everyday dads who style their daughters’ hair to find out how they learned, why they wanted to, and how doing so has made them better parents.
What you need to know about the Black Maternal Health Momnibus
Take a closer look at the Black Maternal Health Momnibus legislation that addresses the high maternal mortality rates among Black women.
When the Mom Village Shows Up
Diana Elliot left her son with Down Syndrome at the hospital. When she went to court, she was shocked to see moms she’d never met there to support her.
Maternal Outcomes Matter (MOM) Act
Senators Doug Jones and Martha McSally introduce the Maternal Outcomes Matter (MOM) Act to improve the maternal health care system.