Every year, BMHC brings Black birthers and their families, birthworkers, health experts, researchers, students, community members, and change agents to learn about the current work to improve the Black maternal health crisis in the United States. There is an urgency to disrupt the status quo in maternal health. We seek to raise awareness, inspire activism, and encourage community building. Participants leave educated, inspired, and equipped to continue the fight for Black maternal health equity.
The Black Maternal Health Conference is the nation’s largest convening focused on global Black maternal health outcomes, with more than 3200 attendees. Each year, the Conference is recognized as the kick-off to Black Maternal Health Week, typically observed on April 11 –17.
The goal of the Annual Conference is to:
Identify how health professionals can improve the Black maternal health experience.
Understand the role that bias and systemic racism play in causing adverse maternal health outcomes for Black birthing people in the U.S.
Facilitate conversations between health professionals and the community at large on ways to become advocates and improve Black maternal healthcare.
8th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference
Friday, April 4th - 5th, 2025
Centering the Role of Fathers in Addressing Maternal Health Inequities
Sponsors
Experience Black Motherhood Through the Lens
Infertility. Miscarriage. Postpartum Depression.
Premiered at our 2024 conference, Black Motherhood Through the Lens is an award-winning documentary filmed and produced by Dr. Adeiyewunmi (Ade) Osinubi. The film centers on four Black women's experiences in navigating the reproductive and maternal healthcare system from conception to postpartum.
Complete the form to watch the film in its entirety.
