Make an Impact.
Ways to Help
Educate Yourself and Others
Educational Initiatives
Spread awareness about the disparities faced by pregnant Black women and Black children, and share the stories of those who are struggling because of this issue. If there are any specific stories you know about and would like to share, email the story to ebonybirthcollective@gmail.com and we will share it on our site.
Advocacy Efforts
Policy Reform and Support
Donate to Organizations
Black Mamas Matter Alliance: A national alliance that advocates for policy change, further research on Black maternal health, and reproductive justice.
Shades of Blue Project: An organization dedicated to caring for the mental health of Black women before, during, and after pregnancy.
National Association to Advance Black Birth: An organization focusing on combating structural racism in the healthcare industry through advocacy and policy reform. The association also supports and promotes Black doulas, midwives and healthcare workers.
Black Women's Health Imperative: A nonprofit organization seeking to improve healthcare for Black women across the nation through education, advocacy, policy change and other actions.
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Advocate for policies that improve maternal healthcare outcomes by enhancing prenatal care or by addressing implicit bias in healthcare. Additionally, support policies that make doulas and midwives a more accessible resource for Black women. Support Black-owned wellness centers, clinics, and doula services in order to amplify the voices of Black women who work in this space.