Joanne Patterson's unconventional mobile practice delivers therapy services to Black women and families across metro Atlanta.

Rising maternal and infant mortality rates are making birth a more risky proposition in the U.S. We'll visit a community in Georgia where one woman is pushing to open a birth center.

Family physician Dr. LaTasha Perkins talks all things Black maternal health and what Black women can do to protect themselves.

Dyanne Tappin MD of Connecticut remains a passionate advocate for a healthcare system that respects diversity, centers equity ...

Where to find postpartum help in New York City from 5 trusted centers supporting overwhelmed new moms, especially women of color.

Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, and Anne Wanlund, CEO of maternal mental health platform Canopie, explore how a missing link in prenatal care—personalized ...

Maternal and Family Health Services received a $10,000 grant from the Hawk Family Foundation to support its “Oh Baby!” maternity program. This vital funding will help ensure that expecting ...

A health reporter explains why suggesting that medical research be limited, controlled, or replaced by ‘in-house’ publications is dangerous.

Maternal mental and physical health declined from 2016 to 2023, with more troubling trends seen for mental health. Mothers with lower education levels and publicly insured or uninsured kids, as ...

Hear more from a family physician and health equity practitioner who's working to strengthen community supports for new and expecting parents.

Abstract: Problems in parental identity development have been associated with depressive symptoms. Limited research has prioritized LGBTQ+ mothers who have also experienced racial trauma. This study ...

Black Maternal Health Week highlights systemic inequalities that put Black women at higher risk during pregnancy and postpartum.