Maternal Morbidity & Mortality

The Boston Neighborhood Network discusses racial inequities in Black maternal health care, and what we can do about this public health crisis.

An obstetrician and a new mother talk about the challenges Black women in rural Georgia face finding mental health support during pregnancy.

Jennie Joseph, a Black certified professional midwife, an educator, and a Time 2022 Woman of the Year, discusses her calling to midwifery.

Specific policy recommendations for addressing the global climate crisis that would also reduce health risks to pregnant people.

This article shares three conditions to look out for after giving birth – preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and endometritis – and when to call a doctor for help.

A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk.

Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S.

This article studies the potential effects of climate change on pregnancies and newborns.

Through personal stories and interviews with experts, this article looks at why Black people in the U.S. are more likely than white people to experience traumatic births.

This article traces the many factors during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to increased depression in pregnant people.

This article discusses some of the most common heart conditions seen during pregnancy, describes what those conditions mean, and gives recommendations.

This resource explores how feelings of grief and loss can arise in pregnant people and affect their hormones.