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Tag: maternity care

Posted inHealth

The Love Delivered Doula Initiative Expands for Year Two

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Love Delivered, a Black Maternal Health Initiative, says it will continue to provide needed access to doula care for Black expectant mothers or “Black Birthing People” after launching last year to address the maternal health crisis.

Rep. Alma Adams, Sen. Kamala Harris and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus push for Congress to adopt the Kira Johnson Act during Black Maternal Health Week on April 11. (Courtesy of Adams' office)
Posted inHealth

Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Priority as Pandemic Continues

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer April 29, 2020December 21, 2021
Courtesy of American Heart Association
Posted inHealth

Death Rates Among Pregnant Black Women Continue to Increase

by WI Guest Author February 17, 2020December 21, 2021
Rep. Lauren Underwood (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

Underwood to Speak at Maternal Summit

by James Wright Jr. September 4, 2019December 21, 2021
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Black Women’s Health a Grave Matter

by WI Guest Author April 24, 2019December 21, 2021
Courtesy of Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Posted inBlack Experience, Health, Stacy M. Brown

Black Maternal Health Week Highlights Alarming Disparities

by Stacy M. Brown April 17, 2019October 31, 2020

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