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As we celebrate 100 years of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are also marking 10 years of Black Mamas Matter Alliance establishing the Global Black Maternal Health Movement — rooted in Black women’s leadership, community power, & collective care.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BMMA10Years #BlackHerstoryMonth
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Chicago Birthworks Collective & South Side Healthy Community Organization are offering free doula services to 80 families on the South Side of Chicago. #BlackMaternalHealth
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As Death Rates Rise Among Pregnant Black Women, South Side Orgs Launch Free Doula Services
The free program offered by Chicago Birthworks Collective and the state-funded South Side Healthy Community Organization is a “preventive measure,” organizers said. There are 80 slots available for…
blockclubchicago.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
everyblackbody.bsky.social
🚨 Final Call 🚨 There’s still time to submit an abstract for the 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute™. Submissions close THIS Saturday, January 31 at 11:59 PM PT. To learn more: bit.ly/BMHC26ABSTRACTS.

#BlackMaternalHealth #UnitedWeRise #EveryBlackBody #CallForPapers
January 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
flhealthjustice.bsky.social
From trauma to triumph 💛 Rebekah turned a difficult first birth into a mission of advocacy and empowerment as a doula—ensuring mothers, especially Black mothers, are heard and respected.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4pR340a
##MaternalHealth #BirthJustice #DoulasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth
January 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM
aweberpierson.bsky.social
Pregnancy is already tough. For Black women, systemic racism, stress, and barriers to care make it even harder. These aren’t stats—they’re mothers, daughters, sisters.

Watch why this disparity exists & what we can do: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8

#BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
bryanchristian.bsky.social
Black Mothers Are Sharing Difficult Stories in Hopes of Saving Lives and Improving Maternal Health Care. Are You Listening?
#USA #BlackWomen #BlackMothers #BlackMaternalHealth #Motherhood #USHealthcare #Documentary
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Black Mothers Are Sharing Difficult Stories in Hopes of Saving Lives and Improving Maternal Health Care. Are You Listening?
By Michaele Turnage Young and Nigel Stinson
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January 22, 2026 at 5:19 AM
younggiftedgreen.bsky.social
Today is #WombWednesday!

Class action indicates Tampax Pearl tampons contain dangerously high levels of lead, which may expose women to numerous mental and physical side effects. www.aboutlawsuits.com/tampax-pearl....

#BlackMaternalHealth #EnvironmentalJustice #LeadFreeUSA
Tampax Pearl Lawsuit Alleges Toxic Lead in Tampons May Enter Bloodstream
A new class action lawsuit claims that Tampax Pearl tampons are misleadingly marketed as safe, despite allegedly containing toxic metals that may pose serious physical and neurological health risks.
www.aboutlawsuits.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 AM
blackmamasmatter.bsky.social
A new investigation reveals the preventable loss of Black mothers in Houston and Harris County, exposing gaps in care, accountability, and data, reflecting a broader national pattern.

Read the full reporting from Capital B

#BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity
January 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
preeclampsia.org
Ten minutes of your time ensures that communities of color are better represented, informed, and equipped to save the lives of future Black and Brown mothers: www.preeclampsia.org/take10

#Tak10forPreeclampsia #Take10 #preeclampsiaresearch #preeclampsia #BlackMaternalHealth
January 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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#BlackWomen #BlackMaternalHealth #USA #Healthcare
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'Her worst fear has come to pass': Midwife who advocated for Black women dies after giving birth
Janell Green Smith, 31, was determined to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care. Her family hopes her legacy will prompt change.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:12 PM
victorblackwell.bsky.social
South Carolina Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dr. Janell Green Smith, died days after giving birth to her daughter, Eden. #janellgreensmith #midwives #midwife #blackmaternalhealth #news
January 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
blackmamasmatter.bsky.social
As we step into a new year, we pause to reflect with deep gratitude. 💜

This work truly cannot happen without you. 
 
Every gift tells a story and we thank you for making yours part of BMMA’s. 
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#EveryGiftTellsAStory #BlackMaternalHealth #BMMA #YearEnd #CommunityCare 
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
offshiftmedia.bsky.social
💔 Midwife Janell Green Smith lost her life while giving birth to her first child — after years caring for Black birthing people. Her baby survived. Her story highlights the ongoing crisis in Black maternal health. #BlackMaternalHealth #Healthcare #NurseLife
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
shinemycrown.com
Who Was Dr. Janell Green Smith? Maternal Health Community Mourns Renowned Midwife Who Died After Childbirth: The death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a respected midwife, educator, and outspoken advocate for Black maternal… #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #Midwifery #Childbirth #MaternalCare
Who Was Dr. Janell Green Smith? Maternal Health Community Mourns Renowned Midwife Who Died After Childbirth
The death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a respected midwife, educator, and outspoken advocate for Black maternal health, has sent shockwaves through… The post Who Was Dr. Janell Green Smith? Maternal Health Community Mourns Renowned Midwife Who Died After Childbirth appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
younggiftedgreen.bsky.social
Habari gani? #Imani! #Faith! In April 2024, #YoungGiftedGreen founded "Black Maternal & Environmental Health Day" observed on the first Thursday of April. To-date we have proclamations impacting over 4 million Black women
#Kwanzaa #BlackMaternalHealth
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
domesticshelters.bsky.social
🚨 Homicide is shockingly the leading cause of death for pregnant people. Communities must support prevention efforts and demand change now 💜

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#BlackMaternalHealth
Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy: Risks, Signs & How to Get Help
Domestic abuse in pregnancy is a leading cause of harm and even death. Discover warning signs, risks, and how to seek help safely.
zpr.io
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
stlouisamerican.bsky.social
'Doctors say hepatitis B vaccine change threatens Black babies'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo from Canva

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #InfantHealth #BlackMaternalHealth
Doctors say hepatitis B vaccine change threatens Black babies
A recent federal decision to change how newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine has raised concerns among Missouri health leaders, who warn the shift could put Black and low-income babies at higher risk of infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to end its long-standing recommendation that all […]
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December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
blackmamasmatter.bsky.social
BMMA visited Emory University Hospital Midtown to meet with nursing and residency leaders on strengthening maternal and perinatal care for Black Mamas and families. We shared insights, toured clinical units, and discussed ways to better support clinicians.

#BMHinAction #BlackMaternalHealth #BMMA
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
blackmamasmatter.bsky.social
2026 marks 10 years of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a decade of establishing the #BlackMaternalHealth Movement!

Become a 2026 sponsor and stand with BMMA as we shape the next decade of transformative work. Learn more at bit.ly/bmmaspon.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMMA #Sponsor
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
askraphaela.bsky.social
BEHIND THE HEADLINE: A NICU Death, Missing Organs, and a System That Won’t Answer?

Video: youtu.be/oedk8NsnQEY?...

#JusticeForBabySamaria #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackInfantMortality #NICUAccountability #MedicalRacism #HealthcareInequality #BirthJustice #SystemicRacism #MedicalNegligence
Justice For Baby Samaria
YouTube video by Ask Raphaela
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December 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
offshiftmedia.bsky.social
Black mothers are being turned away in labor. The WELLS Act makes hospitals justify discharges, assess risks, and train staff on bias for safer maternal care.

#BlackMaternalHealth #WELLSAct #BirthEquity #HealthcareEquity #MaternalCare #SafeBirths #BlackMothers
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
morgrainx.bsky.social
#Black mothers are 4x more likely to die giving birth. 👩🏾🚨 We expose the #BlackMaternalHealth crisis: how #Weathering and medical racism—not biology—drive the mortality gap. From the #Irth app to algorithmic bias, we investigate the cure. #TechTakedown

🎧 LISTEN NOW 👇
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Weathering the Storm: Why Black Mothers Are Dying 🧠 Tech Takedown
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December 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
drjeaniusmd.bsky.social
Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. That’s not genetics. That’s injustice. #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
shevotesil.bsky.social
Kennedy-King College is launching Illinois’ first Certified Professional Midwife degree program right in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood which has long been labeled a “maternity care desert.”

💛 A huge step toward equity in maternal care! #BlackMaternalHealth
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Maternity Care Is Lacking On The South Side. Kennedy-King's Midwife Program Aims To Change That
Students in the program will train in a state-of-the-art simulation classroom and earn national certification and state licensure.
blockclubchicago.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
shinemycrown.com
After Viral Hospital Neglect Videos, Kerry Washington Joins Push to Raise $1M For Maternal Care: Two disturbing viral videos showing Black women begging for help in U.S. hospitals have reignited national… #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #KerryWashington #HospitalNeglect #HealthcareAwareness
After Viral Hospital Neglect Videos, Kerry Washington Joins Push to Raise $1M For Maternal Care
Two disturbing viral videos showing Black women begging for help in U.S. hospitals have reignited national alarm over maternal care. The videos… The post After Viral Hospital Neglect Videos, Kerry Washington Joins Push to Raise $1M For Maternal Care appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM