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!

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Help End the Epidemic

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

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

AWARENESS & EDUCATION

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

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

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

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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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