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Dear Friend,
Everyone needs to be talking about the crisis that is maternal mortality in this country. 2021 saw a 40% increase in families losing mamas during and after giving birth. Most of these deaths are preventable — which means maternal mortality is a problem that can be solved.
At MomsRising, in partnership with sister organizations, we are uplifting Black mamas’ autonomy and joy by sharing stories of resilience and power. Will you watch Rachel’s story and commit to take action?
The U.S. has the worst maternal health outcomes in the developed world, impacting Black, Indigenous and Latina moms first and worst. At a time when Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, independent of income and education, we must work towards a world where all birthing experiences are beautiful, safe, free from structural racism, and full of autonomy. [1]
Individualized, community-based care can be a norm for pregnant people. And a bill written by and for Black birthing people, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus, can make that happen.
>>> Watch and share Rachel’s story and tell your member of Congress to get on the Momnibus!
Congress can and must act now by passing all 13 evidence-based bills of the Momnibus Act, addressing every driver of this crisis.
Thank you for getting on the Momnibus!
--Monifa, Gina, Jenny, Michelle, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
P.S.– Listen to my latest appearance on Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner “Get On the Momnibus.” This week also features Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, Vasu Reddy of the National Partnership for Women & Families; and top pollster Celinda Lake.
References:
[1] “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021”
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