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.
We Can’t Let Up The Fight To End The Black Maternal Health Crisis, Especially Right Now
In her monthly column, Sen. Kamala Harris discusses why we need to focus on the Black maternal health crisis during the coronavirus pandemic.
Inside The Fight To End The Black Maternal Health Crisis
Over the past few years, Congressional Democrats have highlighted the Black Maternal Health Crisis, and the focus continues in 2020.
You Got This, Mommy! 5 Tips To Help New Moms Recover From C-Section Surgery
Childbirth is beautiful, but it isn’t easy. With these five c-section recovery tips, you’ll bounce back just fine.
Milwaukee Woman Dies After Being Left Unattended In Emergency Room
Tashonna Ward, 25, complained of shortness of breath before checking in to an emergency room in Milwaukee. Hours later she was dead.
California Now Requires Perinatal Health Providers To Receive Implicit Bias Training
The California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsome and aims to decrease Black maternal deaths.
‘Birthright’: Tatyana Ali’s Heartfelt Essay On The Importance and Beauty Of A Black Woman’s Pregnancy Journey
The actress opens up about the unique realities and joys of a Black woman’s pregnancy and how it shaped her own journey to becoming a mother.
Virginia Woman Gives Birth In Bathtub After Being Sent Home From Hospital
LeeAnn Bienaime had gone to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth after experiencing "intense" and consistent contractions, only to be turned away.
Sen. Kamala Harris Reintroduces Bill Targeting Racial Bias In Maternal Health Care
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is reintroducing the Maternal CARE Act in a bid to address racial inequalities in maternal health care.