a brief list of information and resources related to racism and the Black maternal health crisis in the US.
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Black Maternal Health Resource List
a brief list of information and resources related to racism and the Black maternal health crisis in the US.
These resources are in no way exhaustive. We hope this list serves as a starting point for ourselves and our community in learning more about how systemic racism is driving the Black maternal health crisis in the United States.
The Impact of Systemic Racism on Black Maternal Health
This year, a group of leaders, organizations, and allies in the birth and reproductive justice movements came together in a national call for accountability, birth justice and legal guarantees for safe, respectful, anti-racist care. VISIT RESOURCE→
Erica Chidi and Erica P. Cahill: A guide for Black mothers and pregnant people, as well as care providers, on how to address racism during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. VISIT RESOURCE→
Erica Chidi and Erica P. Cahill: Care preferences to share your care provider to help guide conversations to help you feel supported, centered, and safe during pregnancy and postpartum. VISIT RESOURCE→
National Association to Advance Black Birth: A resource for Black people engaging in maternity care that outlines their rights to respectful, equitable, and high-quality care. VISIT RESOURCE→
Miriam Zoila Pérez: A TED Talk on how racism is at the root of why pregnant women of color have worse outcomes than their white counterparts. VISIT RESOURCE→
Black Mamas Matter Alliance:Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a national coalition led by Black women, outlines recommendations for addressing racial inequities in the U.S. VISIT RESOURCE→
National Partnership for Women and Families: A report by National Partnership for Women and Families on the inequities in Black maternal health and policy approaches to addressing them. VISIT RESOURCE→
Julia Chinyere Oparah, Helen Arega, Dantia Hudson, Linda Jones, Talita Oseguera: A book centering the birth experiences of Black women with recommendations and suggested best practices based on Black women’s documented experiences. VISIT RESOURCE→
Julia Chinyere Oparah and Alicia D. Bonaparte: A collection of essays and stories from maternal health experts, activists, and mothers with different perspectives relating to fixing a broken maternity care system for Black women. VISIT RESOURCE→
Harriet A. Washington: A comprehensive account of the history of medical experimentation on Black Americans from colonial era to present day. VISIT RESOURCE→
Robin J. DiAngelo: An article on white racial dominance from the author of White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. VISIT RESOURCE→
Anna Stamborski, Nikki Zimmermann, and Bailie Gregory: A list of essential resources to support white people to become effective allies and accomplices in anti-racist work.VISIT RESOURCE→