		
		{"id":31080,"date":"2025-07-18T00:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obria.org\/washington\/black-maternal-health-matters-obria-cares\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T00:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:11:12","slug":"black-maternal-health-matters-obria-cares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obria.org\/washington\/black-maternal-health-matters-obria-cares\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Maternal Health: Obria Cares"},"content":{"rendered":"<article dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-21\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\u00a0At Obria Medical Clinics, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals. As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it\u2019s crucial to highlight the challenges Black women specifically face during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful change in maternal health outcomes for Black mothers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/article>\n<h2>The Importance of Black Maternal Health Week<\/h2>\n<p>Black Maternal Health Week, observed each April, brings attention to the alarming maternal health disparities that Black women experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/womens-health\/features\/maternal-mortality.html\">Black women in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. <\/a>These disparities are fueled by systemic racism, lack of access to quality care, and implicit biases within healthcare systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the Disparities<\/h2>\n<p><b>Lack of Access to Care<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/racial-equity-and-health-policy\/issue-brief\/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them\/\">Studies<\/a> show Black women are nearly twice as likely compared to White women to have a birth with late or no prenatal care compared to White women, directly affecting both mother and child. Many Black women face barriers such as living in medically underserved areas, lack of transportation, or financial obstacles. In addition, many lack health insurance. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7384760\/\">In 2019, 14% of Black women in the US were uninsured, compared to 8% of White women. <\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Quality of Care<\/b>: Even when Black women access care, it is often not the highest quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/birt.12820\">Research shows<\/a> they are more likely to experience delays, receive inadequate pain management, attention, and face longer wait times. Implicit biases in healthcare contribute to these disparities, leading to misdiagnoses and missed complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Maternal Mortality<\/b>:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/data\/hestat\/maternal-mortality\/2022\/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.htm\">In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to 19.0 for white women.<\/a> This disparity persists across income and education levels, indicating the need for systemic change.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Postpartum Health<\/b>: Black women are also <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpartnership.org\/report\/black-womens-maternal-health-fact-sheet\/\">less likely to receive proper postpartum care, which increases the risk of complications.<\/a> Lack of follow-up care after childbirth contributes to this ongoing health crisis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>How Obria Supports Black Mothers<\/h2>\n<p>At Obria, we\u2019re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering space for Black mothers\u2014because every woman deserves quality care she can trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earlier Prenatal Care and Ongoing Care:<\/b> We provide <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/prenatal-care\/\">prenatal care<\/a> starting as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy and continue to support mothers with <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/postpartum-care\/\">postnatal care<\/a> through at least six weeks after birth\u2014ensuring consistent, compassionate care every step of the way.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Affordable Services for All:<\/b> Our services are <b>low-cost<\/b>\u2014and often <b>free<\/b>\u2014 so that no woman is denied care because of her income or demographic. Every mother matters here.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenient &amp; Accessible Health Testing:<\/b> We offer convenient and essential health testing, making it easier to get the answers and support you need, when you need it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compassionate, Bias-Free Care:<\/b> Our team is deeply committed to culturally competent care. We listen, we care, and we work daily to actively fight bias, so every patient feels seen, heard, and valued.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-1030x1030.jpg\" alt=\"prenatal care for black women\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n<p>Black Maternal Health Week serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address maternal health disparities. By advocating for systemic change, supporting organizations fighting for Black mothers, and ensuring equitable care, we can work toward a future where every woman receives the care she deserves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Where Compassion Meets Expertise&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/obria.org\/affiliate&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Find a clinic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;gothambook||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;gothambook||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_font=&#8221;gothambook||||||||&#8221; button_icon_color=&#8221;#004D71&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-41px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px|||||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;gothambook&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Experience the difference that compassionate, personalized care can make in your healthcare journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row]<\/p>\n<p>At Obria Medical Clinics, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals. As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it\u2019s crucial to highlight the challenges Black women specifically face during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful change in maternal health outcomes for Black mothers.<\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Black Maternal Health Week<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\t\tBlack Maternal Health Week, observed each April, brings attention to the alarming maternal health disparities that Black women experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/womens-health\/features\/maternal-mortality.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Black women in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. <\/a>These disparities are fueled by systemic racism, lack of access to quality care, and implicit biases within healthcare systems. <\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the Disparities<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t<strong>Lack of Access to Care: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/racial-equity-and-health-policy\/issue-brief\/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them\/\" target=\"_blank\">Studies <\/a>show Black women are nearly twice as likely compared to White women to have a birth with late or no prenatal care compared to White women, directly affecting both mother and child. Many Black women face barriers such as living in medically underserved areas, lack of transportation, or financial obstacles. In addition, many lack health insurance.<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7384760\/\" target=\"_blank\"> In 2019, 14% of Black women in the US were uninsured, compared to 8% of White women.  <\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Quality of Care:<\/strong> Even when Black women access care, it is often not the highest quality.<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/birt.12820\" target=\"_blank\"> Research shows<\/a> they are more likely to experience delays, receive inadequate pain management, attention, and face longer wait times. Implicit biases in healthcare contribute to these disparities, leading to misdiagnoses and missed complications.<br \/>\n<strong>Maternal Mortality: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/data\/hestat\/maternal-mortality\/2022\/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.htm\" target=\"_blank\">In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to 19.0 for white women.<\/a> This disparity persists across income and education levels, indicating the need for systemic change.<br \/>\n<strong>Postpartum Health: <\/strong>Black women are also <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpartnership.org\/report\/black-womens-maternal-health-fact-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\">less likely to receive proper postpartum care, which increases the risk of complications.<\/a> Lack of follow-up care after childbirth contributes to this ongoing health crisis. <\/p>\n<h2>How Obria Supports Black Mothers<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\t\tAt Obria, we\u2019re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering space for Black mothers\u2014because every woman deserves quality care she can trust.<br \/>\n<strong>Earlier Prenatal Care and Ongoing Care:<\/strong> We provide <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/prenatal-care\/\" target=\"_blank\">prenatal care<\/a> starting as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy and continue to support mothers with <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/postpartum-care\/\" target=\"_blank\">postnatal care<\/a> through at least six weeks after birth\u2014ensuring consistent, compassionate care every step of the way.<br \/>\n<strong>Affordable Services for All:<\/strong> Our services are <strong>low-cost<\/strong>\u2014and often<strong> free<\/strong>\u2014 so that no woman is denied care because of her income or demographic. Every mother matters here.<br \/>\n<strong>Convenient &#038; Accessible Health Testing:<\/strong> We offer convenient and essential health testing, making it easier to get the answers and support you need, when you need it.<br \/>\n<strong>Compassionate, Bias-Free Care:<\/strong> Our team is deeply committed to culturally competent care. We listen, we care, and we work daily to actively fight bias, so every patient feels seen, heard, and valued.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1030x1030.jpg\" alt=\"prenatal care for black women\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\t\tBlack Maternal Health Week serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address maternal health disparities. By advocating for systemic change, supporting organizations fighting for Black mothers, and ensuring equitable care, we can work toward a future where every woman receives the care she deserves. <\/p>\n<h2>Where Compassion Meets Expertise<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\t\tExperience the difference that compassionate, personalized care can make in your healthcare journey.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/affiliate\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind a Clinic<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0At Obria Medical Clinics, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals. As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it\u2019s crucial to highlight the challenges Black women specifically face during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful change in maternal health outcomes for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":31081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<article dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-21\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\u00a0At Obria Medical Clinics, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals. As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it\u2019s crucial to highlight the challenges Black women specifically face during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful change in maternal health outcomes for Black mothers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/article>\r\n<h2>The Importance of Black Maternal Health Week<\/h2>\r\nBlack Maternal Health Week, observed each April, brings attention to the alarming maternal health disparities that Black women experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/womens-health\/features\/maternal-mortality.html\">Black women in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. <\/a>These disparities are fueled by systemic racism, lack of access to quality care, and implicit biases within healthcare systems.\r\n<h2>Understanding the Disparities<\/h2>\r\n<b>Lack of Access to Care<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/racial-equity-and-health-policy\/issue-brief\/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them\/\">Studies<\/a> show Black women are nearly twice as likely compared to White women to have a birth with late or no prenatal care compared to White women, directly affecting both mother and child. Many Black women face barriers such as living in medically underserved areas, lack of transportation, or financial obstacles. In addition, many lack health insurance. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7384760\/\">In 2019, 14% of Black women in the US were uninsured, compared to 8% of White women. <\/a>\r\n\r\n<b>Quality of Care<\/b>: Even when Black women access care, it is often not the highest quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/birt.12820\">Research shows<\/a> they are more likely to experience delays, receive inadequate pain management, attention, and face longer wait times. Implicit biases in healthcare contribute to these disparities, leading to misdiagnoses and missed complications.\r\n\r\n<b>Maternal Mortality<\/b>:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/data\/hestat\/maternal-mortality\/2022\/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.htm\">In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to 19.0 for white women.<\/a> This disparity persists across income and education levels, indicating the need for systemic change.\r\n\r\n<b>Postpartum Health<\/b>: Black women are also <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpartnership.org\/report\/black-womens-maternal-health-fact-sheet\/\">less likely to receive proper postpartum care, which increases the risk of complications.<\/a> Lack of follow-up care after childbirth contributes to this ongoing health crisis.\r\n<h2>How Obria Supports Black Mothers<\/h2>\r\nAt Obria, we\u2019re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering space for Black mothers\u2014because every woman deserves quality care she can trust.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earlier Prenatal Care and Ongoing Care:<\/b> We provide <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/prenatal-care\/\">prenatal care<\/a> starting as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy and continue to support mothers with <a href=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/postpartum-care\/\">postnatal care<\/a> through at least six weeks after birth\u2014ensuring consistent, compassionate care every step of the way.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Affordable Services for All:<\/b> Our services are <b>low-cost<\/b>\u2014and often <b>free<\/b>\u2014 so that no woman is denied care because of her income or demographic. Every mother matters here.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenient &amp; Accessible Health Testing:<\/b> We offer convenient and essential health testing, making it easier to get the answers and support you need, when you need it.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compassionate, Bias-Free Care:<\/b> Our team is deeply committed to culturally competent care. We listen, we care, and we work daily to actively fight bias, so every patient feels seen, heard, and valued.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-1030x1030.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/obria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-maternal-health-1.jpg 1080w\" alt=\"prenatal care for black women\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1030\" \/>\r\n\r\nSummary\r\n\r\nBlack Maternal Health Week serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address maternal health disparities. By advocating for systemic change, supporting organizations fighting for Black mothers, and ensuring equitable care, we can work toward a future where every woman receives the care she deserves.\r\n\r\n[et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_cta title=\"Where Compassion Meets Expertise\" button_url=\"https:\/\/obria.org\/affiliate\" button_text=\"Find a clinic\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_font=\"gothambook||||||||\" header_font_size=\"26px\" body_font=\"gothambook||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" button_font=\"gothambook||||||||\" button_icon_color=\"#004D71\" custom_margin=\"-41px|||||\" custom_padding=\"38px|||||\" inline_fonts=\"gothambook\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"]\r\n\r\nExperience the difference that compassionate, personalized care can make in your healthcare journey.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row]","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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