Racism

Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPAH) Dear APPPAH Community, During this time of great change and upheaval, APPPAH stands in solidarity and support for equity, racial justice and social transformation in all areas of our society. We especially support the voices of all the Black and Indigenous mothers, fathers, babies, grandparents and extended families who have been living with the burden of racism and inequality for too long. In our organization, we have...

The resources listed below can be on THIS WEBSITE Copied from the website linked above: The following list of resources has been aggregated for those interested in learning more about birth equity . We strongly recommend reading multiple resources to get a more comprehensive understanding of the complexity and breadth of this initiative. We will be highlighting a new set of “top three” publications quarterly to encourage continued learning. Featured Publications: The US medical system is...

The California Birth Equity Collaborative is a CMQCC quality improvement initiative to improve birth care, experiences and outcomes for, by and with Black mothers and birthing people in California . Our team is comprised of partnerships among: CMQCC Black/Black women-led community-based organizations (CBOs) Participating hospitals State/national and local advisory groups Background: Since 1999, the reported maternal mortality data in California show a persistent 3-4x gap between Black...