04/17/2026
In the U.S., Black women are over three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. (CDC, 2024).
At Parents as Teachers National Center, we believe every family deserves to be surrounded by care that listens, respects, and uplifts. We’re proud to stand alongside partners like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, who are advancing community-led solutions, centering families' voices, and working toward care for Black mothers.
We hear it again and again: when families have trusted support—someone who listens, advocates, and reminds them their voice matters—outcomes change. That’s the promise behind efforts like our doula support and home visiting partnerships: walking with families so they are never alone.
Thank you to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance for your leadership in advancing this work every day. https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/