The Black maternal health crisis remains a significant challenge, with Black mothers suffering higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and deaths compared to other groups. According to the National Institutes of Health, 29–44% of Black women experience postpartum depressive symptoms, but few are diagnosed, allowing them to receive the services they need. NewsVision reporter Lamaria Washington has the story.
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Unheard: Black Mothers and the Fight for Better Maternal Care
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