Event organizers say Black maternal mortality isn’t just a public health issue, it’s a community crisis with real implications for families across the region.
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WASHINGTON — When it comes to Black Maternal Health in D.C., the numbers speak for themselves.
Black women are responsible for around half of all births in the District, yet represent up to 90% of pregnancy-related deaths. More than 80% of those maternal deaths in D.C. occur among Black women in neighborhoods East of the Anacostia River.
On Friday, Howard University Hospital recognized Black Maternal Health week with a community baby
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