07/25/2026
Black maternal mental health matters—and so does the support every mother receives before, during, and after pregnancy.
In 2024, the U.S. maternal mortality rate for Black women was 44.8 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with 14.2 deaths per 100,000 live births for White women. This disparity highlights the urgent need for continued awareness, advocacy, respectful care, and support for Black mothers and families.
Maternal health is more than physical health. Mental health is maternal health.
At Maternal Matters Favored, we believe mothers deserve spaces where they can feel safe, heard, supported, and connected to resources that can help them navigate their mental health journey.
During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, we invite our community to learn, listen, share resources, and help reduce the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.
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Source: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2024.