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Resources for Black Mothers

Black mothers experience maternal death rates twice to four times higher than white women, and in addition face a higher risk of developing postpartum depression. In 2023, Black mothers were 49% more likely than mothers nationwide to receive late or no prenatal care. That same year, the mortality rate for African American infants was 95% higher than infants nationwide. These life-and-death disparities are rooted in centuries of racism. The resources listed below can give information and supportive care to help prevent these avoidable tragedies.

Factsheet from Black Mamas ATX: Improving post-partum access and outcomes

Time to Show Up for Black Mothers -- Kelenne Blake, Black Mamas ATX, recording of presentation at 2/15/2026 National Mobilization meeting

Deep Care, A new podcast about Black community midwives transforming Black families and futures across the US. Hosted by researcher and mother Dr. Kaytura Felix.

Organizations

Black Mamas ATX

Healing Hands Community Birthing Project (TX)

Black Mamas Matter Alliance (nationwide)

Commonsense Childbirth (FL)

Mamatoto Village (DC)

Jamaa Birth Village (MO)

Chocolate Milk Mommies (AL & nationwide)

Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative (OK)

Birth Workers of Color Collective (national)