"Birthing While Black" Congressional Hearing Amplifies Black Maternal Health Crisis
Actress Tatyana Ali testified in Congress on her "traumatizing" birthing experience, joining other witnesses who shared stories of childbirth trauma.
It's "The Easy Way Out" And Other Misconceptions About C-Sections Debunked By An OBGYN
Andrea Alexander, MD on the reasons more people are having C-sections, when they're recommended, and why they're certainly not the "easy," ideal route.
A Black-Owned Care Box for Moms Post Delivery? Yes, Please!
New Fourth Phase Afterbirth Box was created to help moms find comfort during their “fourth trimester”.
7 Resources for New and Expecting Black Mothers
Black Maternal Health Week is every week—here are the resources expectant moms need to save.
These Lawmakers Are Putting Black Maternal Health First and Making A Difference
These Black women are stepping into their power and doing their part to help enact government changes that will save more Black moms’ lives.
We Didn’t Create the Black Maternal Health Crisis, But We Are Stepping Up To Solve It
For too long, Black people have been blamed for the health disparities and poor health outcomes that systemic racism has wrought on our communities and our bodies.
9 Black Doulas And Midwives To Follow Now — Whether You're Expecting Or Not
Learn about your options and the work that's being done by these ladies to make the birthing process safer for Black women.
The U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis Demands Action—From All Of Us
Members of Congress unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to address America’s maternal health crisis.
San Francisco To Give Expecting Black Moms $1,000 Stipend
The Abundant Birth Project is said to be the first of its kind in the United States.
Cassie Shows Off Her Proud 'Before And After' Photo After Emotional Postpartum Weight Loss Journey
After gaining 60 pounds during pregnancy, the singer worked tirelessly to get back and shape and feel healthy again.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks On The Importance Of Addressing Racial Bias In Black Maternal Care
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) explains to ESSENCE why there is a need for a cultural reckoning regarding how we address the Black maternal mortality crisis
Protesters Emerge Outside Of Brooklyn Hospital After Black Mom Dies Giving Birth
Family and friends of Sha-Asia Washington demand transparency and justice following her death.
Black Maternal Health And How Societal Stressors Impact Our Bodies
Johnson & Johnson’s Senior Medical Director of Women’s Health, Dr. Robyn R. Jones, OBGYN got real about the trials of Black maternal heath in America.
New York Woman Dies During Childbirth Days After Tweeting Concerns About Hospital Care
Amber Isaac had a dreadful suspicion that she would not survive the birth of her son. In the end, her greatest concern became a reality.
Latham Thomas Speaks On Pregnancy During COVID-19
This celebrity doula gave us tips on how pregnant women can manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Black Womanhood, Black Motherhood, And The Systems That Harm Us
To close out Black Maternal Health Week, this dynamic ESSENCE panel discusses systems of harm, solutions, and healing.
Black Maternal Health Matters! 5 Issues Facing Black Mothers Today
These are the cold hard facts that prove Black women and their babies aren't receiving the healthcare they deserve.
Black Women Are Leading The Fight For Respectful Maternity Care During COVID-19 Crisis And Beyond
White supremacy itself is a comorbidity for the novel coronavirus, waiting to make a bad situation worse.
Black Obstetrician-Gynecologists Talk About Improving Black Maternal Health
These health care professionals play a pivotal role in demanding that institutional and structural racism continue to be addressed to ensure that health and birth equity are attained.