Join Austin Pubic Health’s Maternal Outreach Program for It’s A Birthing Thang on Saturday, April 13 at 11:30 am to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week. The event will be held at Austin Community College Eastview Campus in the African American Cultural Center. They’ll have raffles and refreshments and will watch a documentary about Black maternal health followed by time to discuss and reflect on ways to protect and elevate Black voices.
Whether you’re a parent-to-be, a birth professional, or a birth enthusiast, this event is for you. This event is FREE and you can RSVP here.
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: ACC Eastview Campus, African American Cultural Center
Black Maternal Health Week is observed yearly from April 11th – 17th and highlights efforts and collective work in advancing better maternal, reproductive, and birth outcomes for Black Moms and birthing people. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 3 times the rate for White women in the United States. Multiple factors contribute to these disparities, such as lower quality healthcare, structural racism, implicit bias from healthcare providers, and underlying chronic conditions (CDC).
Austin is committed to addressing this maternal health crisis by elevating Black voices and building allyship.
Register for your spot at It’s a Birthing Thang here.
