We are thrilled to reveal the official theme for Black Maternal Health Week 2023 (#BMHW23): “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!” In light of the steadily alarming rise of maternal mortality in the U.S., which recent data shows has been exacerbated by the pandemic; and amidst growing cases of clear neglect in care in hospital systems immediately after labor and delivery, BMMA continues to highlight and center culturally-congruent practices with a focus on Black Midwifery care and full-spectrum Black-led Doula care as sound, evidence-based solutions. Most importantly, these are practices and solutions that incorporate the true needs, wants and desires of Black women and birthing people.
https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Resources
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.
https://everymothercounts.org/anti-racist-reading/