While the land of the free prides itself on equality, the reality for black mothers tells a starkly different story. For over two decades, the maternal mortality rate in the US has not just increased, but revealed a harrowing disparity: black women are 2 to 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. The roots of this crisis? Implicit bias and medical racism, fueling higher risks of life-threatening complications, such as preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage and blood clots, to name a few. These disparities aren't just numbers, they're a reverberating wake up call for action that's long overdue how many more lives must be lost before we address this blatant inequality that exists in our Nation's healthcare system? What gives, America!?!
About us
Looking to REVOLUTIONIZE the social construct of MOTHERHOOD in America. Everything from how it is perceived, valued and supported by our society can be improved by our society! We're asking the questions, having the conversations, working to identify the solutions and putting boots to the ground to improve the plight of the American Mom. Join Us!
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http://www.thematernalrevolution.org
External link for The Maternal Revolution
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
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Sacramento, US