National Organizations:
- Black Mamas Matter Alliance: https://blackmamasmatter.org/ – Advocacy organization working to improve Black maternal health and birth outcomes.
- March of Dimes: https://www.marchofdimes.org/ – Provides resources and information on maternal and infant health, with a focus on racial disparities.
- National Partnership for Women & Families: https://nationalpartnership.org/ – Conducts research and advocacy on maternal health issues, including racial disparities.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-congressmen-call-out-american-college-ob-gyns-banning-pro-life-doctors-conference – Provides clinical practice guidelines and resources on maternal and infant health, addressing racial disparities.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternal-mortality/index.html – Provides data and resources on maternal and infant health, including information on racial disparities.
Community-Based Organizations:
- SisterReach: https://www.sisterreach-tn.org/ – Provides culturally competent doula services and education to Black women.
- National Black Doulas Association: https://www.blackdoulas.org/ – Supports and connects Black doulas and families.
- Birthing Beautiful: https://www.birthingbeautiful.org/ – Provides resources and support for Black families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
- Black Mamas ATX: https://blackmamasatx.com/ – Provides support and resources for Black mothers in Austin, Texas.
Additional Resources:
- ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/ – Investigative journalism platform with articles and data on racial disparities in maternal and infant health.
- The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/ – Has published several in-depth articles on the Black maternal health crisis.
- TED Talk: “What We Don’t Know About Black Maternal Health” by Kimberly Seals Allers: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVc7cscnjwU