11/02/2026
We do this work because Black families deserve more than survival. They deserve care that protects life from the very beginning.
Birth weight is one of the earliest indicators of a child’s lifelong health. It is shaped by the systems Black birthing people navigate, the care they receive, and whether their voices are honored.
NBCDI’s Essential Outcome #1 commits us to ensuring every Black child is born at a healthy weight. That means addressing racism in maternal healthcare, centering lived experience, and building solutions alongside Black communities.
We are not waiting for change. We are building it.
Explore the RAPID Report here:
https://bit.ly/nbcdirapidreport