The Ethics of Perinatal Care for Black Women: Dismantling the Structural Racism in “Mother Blame” Narratives
This article describes the ethics of perinatal care for black women, including how social determinants of health, health disparities, and health inequities affecting women contribute to poor outcomes among their children. This resource provides tools to dismantle structural racism specific to “mother blame” narratives.
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Community Births – A Solution to Maternity Care Deserts
Archived Webinar March 3, 2026
According to the March of Dimes 2024 report, "Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the United States," 1,104 counties, or about 35% of the nation’s 3,142 counties, are designated as Maternity Care Deserts.