Black Maternal Health

Due to racism and systemic inequality, Black women and birthing people face unacceptable risk during and after pregnancy. Thanks to the work of TCF and others, attention to the maternal health crisis facing Black Americans has never been higher. We work to translate that public awareness into meaningful policy change to improve outcomes for Black birthing people.

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Data Health Care

Tracking Progress of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus

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Commentary Health Care

Reproductive Health Priorities for the Next Administration

Event Health Care

How Abortion Restrictions Are Worsening America’s Maternal Health Crisis

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Report Health Care

Medicaid Has a Critical Role in More Equitable Maternal Health Care

Commentary Black Maternal Health

The Black Maternal Health Federal Policy Collective

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Commentary Health Equity

What Medicaid Unwinding Means for Maternal Health and Patient Trust

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Commentary Health Equity

Mapping Where Medicaid Policy Changes Can Improve Black Maternal Health