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Why Maternal Mortality Awareness Month Matters—Especially for Black Women
black maternal health
black women’s health
health advocacy
health equity
implicit bias in healthcare
maternal mortality awareness
postpartum support
pregnancy advocacy
preventable maternal deaths
structural racism and health
Apr 17, 2025
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Every April, we recognize Maternal Mortality Awareness Month. It is a time to shine a light on the lives lost as a result of preventable pregnancy-related complications and the families left behind.
For Black women in America, this awareness isn't just about data and headlines—it's about our li...

Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot
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