Advancing Maternal Health, Across Every Stage of Life

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. 

Year In Review
M.O.T.H.E.R. Lab Year in Review

Center in the News
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Doula Toolkits

Developing toolkits for doulas in Massachusetts: Assessing MassHealth’s doula benefit program.

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Contemporary OB/GYN

Research breakthrough found a significant increase in infant mortality rates after maternal death.

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Tufts Now

New Doula Training Program at the Tufts Medical Center references CBMHRJ and the MOTHER Lab

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FIERCE HEALTH

Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha recognized as one of Fierce Healthcare’s 2025 leaders to watch

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SOMETHING WAS WRONG (Podcast)

Season 23 E15: Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice with  Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, Founder CBMHRJ is now available everywhere you get your podcasts.

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BMC Public Health

Dr. Amutah-Onukagha featured as a guest editor as BMC Public Health calls for literature addressing Black maternal health

Center Units

The Center for Maternal Health Advancement focuses on women’s health across the lifespan—from maternity to menopause—through five integrated areas: Research & Policy, Community Engagement, Innovation & Education, Black Maternal Health Leadership, and thr Mother Lab

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