New tools for Black pregnant and postpartum mothers to save lives
24 August 2023
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, with Black women facing a significantly higher risk of complications and death during pregnancy and postpartum. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black mothers are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts (CDC, 2023). This disparity is driven by systemic healthcare inequities, implicit bias, and limited access to quality maternal care.
