Maternal Health Insights

MATERNAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES: A DIGITAL REPORT FROM THE MOMMY LISTENING TOUR

Unlocking NOWINCLUDED community insights to transform healthcare for Black moms everywhere.

We know pregnancy for Black people is risky, but it shouldn't be.

Launched during Black Maternal Health Week in 2023, we created an in-person interactive experience to better understand the challenges our community faces throughout their pregnancy, birthing, and parenting journeys.

Thank you to those who shared your perspectives along the way! Check out the latest highlights from our Mommy Listening Tour.

By the Numbers

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People reached

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People Engaged

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Survey Submissions

Stories Recorded

WHAT YOU SHARED

TRUST MATTERS: Here's where you turn for information

75%

OB/GYNs

46%

Pregnancy Apps

42%

Family/Friends

42%

Google

18%

Doula/Midwives

12%

Social Media

Unfortunately, nearly 2% of you stated that you were unsure where to turn for trusted information and guidance when you have questions related to pregnancy and childbirth.

CLINICAL RESEARCH: To participate or not to while pregnant?

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Yes, I would be willing to participate

45%

Maybe, I would participate

29%

No, I would not participate

15%

I would not participate while pregnant, maybe after

7%

I'm unsure what clinical research is

4%

COMMUNITY: The stuff that couldn't be quantified

Some common themes emerged as we listened, particularly around these topics:

Nontraditional births
Fertility issues in Black moms
Discrimination in the healthcare system
Accessing doctors that listen
Advocating for ourselves; doing the research
The importance of community

Some other topics discussed included:

How to support birthing persons
The health of the baby being the priority
Health conditions that made getting pregnant or staying pregnant difficult
Messages of support for dads and women of color working in healthcare
The most fulfilling/rewarding parts of being a parent

What we also know

The Mommy Listening Tour isn't limited to our in-person insights. We've heard you loud and clear online too. Here are the top topics discussed across popular social media platforms.

19%

Concerns with Preconception

37%

Navigating Prenatal Care

10%

Getting through Childbirth

34%

Managing Postpartum Challenges

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MATERNAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES: A DIGITAL REPORT FROM THE MOMMY LISTENING TOUR

We know pregnancy for Black people is risky, but it shouldn't be.

Here's how you are helping us make an impact.

WHAT YOU SHARED

TRUST MATTERS: Here's where you turn for information

75%

46%

42%

42%

18%

12%

CLINICAL RESEARCH: To participate or not to while pregnant?

45%

29%

15%

7%

4%

COMMUNITY: The stuff that couldn't be quantified

What we also know

The Mommy Listening Tour isn't limited to our in-person insights. We've heard you loud and clear online too. Here are the top topics discussed across popular social media platforms.

19%

37%

10%

34%

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