Black Mothers in PowerSupporting black and brown mothers in Delaware during and after pregnancy.
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Supporting Black Mothers in Delaware

Wondering how you can improve the maternal experiences of Black women?

Help us eradicate birth disparities in Delaware.

Make a contribution to any one of our funds, community programs, or scholarships.

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Due to racism and implicit bias in our healthcare system, Black women in Delaware are more likely to experience:


- Unpleasant Birth Experiences

- Missed or Delayed Diagnoses

- Hemorrhage & Hypertensive Disorders

- Infant Birth Defects

- Postpartum Depression

- Maternal & Infant Death

Find your perfect birth team with our Black & Indigenous Birthworkers Directory!

HELP END THE EPIDEMIC

COMMUNITY AWARENESS & EDUCATION

Attend online courses, listening sessions, and workshops designed to engage our community's voice in telling their maternal stories.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Give back to programs focused on decreasing maternal disparities, addressing the social determinant of health, and inequities faced.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

Join grassroots and member-led efforts to shift the power, so Black families have the freedom to make informed decisions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

READY TO TAKE ACTION?


STEP ONE

Sign up for a monthly membership.

STEP TWO

Join a committee and volunteer.

STEP THREE

Take courses and spread the word.

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