April 11-17 is an important week of awareness for our community in South Florida. Black Maternal Health Week touches all of us, as daughters, mothers, caregivers, teachers, family members, and neighbors, and reminds us why equitable prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care is essential, especially for Black mothers. The maternal mortality gap continues to widen, with Black women now 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. From Medicaid access to mental health support, too many Black and Brown mothers and babies are being failed by the systems meant to care for them, which is why this week of awareness matters so deeply.

Join YWCA South Florida and our partners this week as we raise awareness, share resources, and uplift solutions that support healthier outcomes for Black mothers and families across our community.