The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy

The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy Honors Black Maternal Health Week

Black Maternal Health Week is a week-long awareness campaign held each year from April 11th to 17th. The Black Mamas Matter Alliance founded Black Maternal Health Week to build awareness, activism, and community regarding the health experiences of Black moms and birthing people. The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy honors this important week. Starting Friday, April 11th we will share resources and information about Black disabled mothers and birthing peoples' maternal health. By sharing our work on disability, race, and maternal health, we bring awareness about a less-researched and resourced population. We hope that through sharing our resources and findings, people can learn more about the joys and challenges of being a Black disabled mom and the status of Black disabled maternal health in the United States.

Our Resources

  • Video Research Brief: A Summary of the Pregnancy Health Experiences of Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women in the U.S. [View on Youtube]
    • In the United States, who you are and the resources you have can impact the quality of healthcare you receive. Research shows that when pregnant women don’t get the health information, support, and healthcare they need, both the mother and baby can be at higher risk of health issues. In this study, we talked to eight Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing women to learn about their pregnancy healthcare experience.
  • Disability Data Dashboard

Explore more research and resources on Black disabled maternal health by visiting DisabilityAndPregnancy.org.