The Black maternal health crisis is garnering much attention in the US, and for good reason. Black people who give birth (Black birthing people) experience more preventable death and serious harm ...

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) today announced a major expansion of its Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Program. Now ...

Black Maternal Health Week is an annual awareness week to share information, resources, and solutions to promote perinatal health for Black birthing people. This year, partners across the country are ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Health & Science University says it is leading national research efforts to determine the role of respectful maternity care as maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

Clear, compassionate, and respectful communication from health care providers Informed consent and shared decision-making for all medical interventions A safe and supportive birth environment, free ...

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Patience Afulani receives funding from NICHD and Gates Foundation. Nadia Diamond-Smith receives funding from NICHD, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Helga Fogstad is Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH). Providing respectful care means meeting the needs of communities and individuals, and taking women’s ...