The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries. Addressing the maternity care crisis is a top priority at HHS. We are committed to supporting safe pregnancies and childbirth, eliminating pregnancy-related health disparities, and improving health outcomes for parents and infants across our country.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week: A Discussion of Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Black Maternal Health
1 – 2 p.m. ET
Our goal is to bring awareness to the maternal health crisis through an authentic conversation amongst each well-known participants and HHS moderators about their maternal health experiences. The discussion will highlight that all Black women are more adversely affected by maternal health morbidities and the need for action.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and State Leaders Discuss Black Maternal Health Week
3 p.m. ET
This conversation will focus on what States and the federal government are doing to address inequities in Black maternal health. The discussion will focus on current challenges and opportunities for improvement in maternal health outcomes for Black women at both the state and federal levels.