Birth Equity and Maternal Mortality
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 700 women across the United States (U.S.) die each year as a result of pregnancy-related complications. More than 60% of these deaths are preventable, and non-Hispanic Black women experience pregnancy-related deaths at a rate three times that of Non-Hispanic White women." (AWHONN, 2021)
Below is a document detailing how the SBAR method can be applied to Black patients.
- SBAR Method for Inclusive and Equitable Patient CareSBAR is a technique that is typically used to frame conversations between health care providers regarding a patient’s condition and clinical status. SBAR in this circumstance is adapted to promote respectful and inclusive patient communication and care.
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 - 17
It is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to:
- Deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US;
- Amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions;
- Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders;
- Provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and
- Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.
To learn more about Black Maternal Health Week, please visit the Black Mamas Matter website.
- 9 Organizations Working To Save Black MothersThis story is part of SELF's ongoing series exploring black maternal mortality. You can find the rest of the series at: https://www.self.com/package/black-maternal-mortality.
Respecting All Birthing Parents and Pregnant People
Image: Kayden Coleman after giving birth to his daughter. (Courtesy of Kayden Coleman)
Resources for LGBTQ Pregnant People & Parents
- 2019 LGBTQ Family Building Survey (Family Equality)The LGBTQ Family Building Survey provides new insight into how many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people are interested in becoming parents, and how they are planning to do so. Most significantly, the data reveals dramatic differences in expectations around family building between LGBTQ Millennials and older generations of LGBTQ people.
- LGBTQIA2S Pregnancy and Birth ResourcesPrimarily Canada-based resources for queer and/or trans pregnant people and parents.