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There is a significant lack of awareness and understanding surrounding maternal mental health. This contributes to stigmatization and prevents mothers from seeking the help they need.
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a week-long event that takes place annually in the United States during the week of April 11-17
The goal of Black Maternal Mental Health Week is to bring attention to the unique maternal health challenges faced by Black mothers in the United States.
Black women in the US are more likely to experience pregnancy complications and maternal mortality than women of other races or ethnicities.
Black maternal mental health week places a particular emphasis on addressing the disparities that exist in mental healthcare for Black mothers.