Feature Article: Why Black maternal mortality is rising – and what Delaware is doing to combat it

Why Black maternal mortality is rising – and what Delaware is doing to combat it

Published: February 24, 2023

Maternal mortality continues to rise across the country, including here in the First State. Racial disparities exacerbate the issue for women of color and are linked to such factors as implicit bias in the medical system, and the effect of general racialized stress.

This week, Delaware Public Media’s Quinn Kirkpatrick examines the work being done to shine a light on Black maternal mortality and possible solutions.