The Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice seeks to protect the Black birthing experience by advocating for quality, equitable, and respectful care in childbirth.

Black mothers are 3-4X more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. 

More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Our annual report shows how the Center is impacting Black maternal health outcomes across the nation. 

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Small Doses Podcast: The Side Effects of Black Maternal Health

Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha joins edutainer Amanda Seales to discuss racial disparities in maternal care, the systemic challenges Black women face, and solutions to improve outcomes for Black mothers.

Massachusetts will have a path to more midwives and birth centers — if lawmakers can agree

“We’re stuck in the Stone Age when it comes to the licensing and midwifery.” - Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, CHES

Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in Black Women

Access to quality care, nutritional guidance, and extended insurance coverage are essential to improve the current state of maternal health in Black women.

Center Units

The Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice is organized into six units: MOTHER Lab, Research Development, Maternal Health Epidemiology and Synthesis, Maternal and Child Health Policy, Education and Training Unit, and Community Engagement.

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