Maternal Health

Enhancing maternal health is essential for the well-being of mothers and their infants. In our efforts to improve health outcomes in our community, it is imperative to provide access to information and referral healthcare resources to those in greatest need.

Data indicates significant racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality rates, with Black women facing a two to four times higher risk of death from pregnancy-related complications compared to non-Hispanic white women. To ensure equitable health opportunities for every mother and child, JustLiving is committed to supporting women in accessing necessary healthcare services.

Healthy Pregnancies

Can reduce the risk of infant mortality and morbidity, and complications during childbirth like hemorrhage, infection, and obstructed labor.

Maternal Health Education

Can help mothers take better care of their children, seek medical care, and use family planning methods. It can also help children develop life skills that can help them protect and promote their health.

Maternal Mental Health

Research suggests that about 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health disorder during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum. These disorders can have a significant impact on a mother's health and well-being, and if left untreated, can also have negative consequences for the baby's development.

Black Maternal Health

Black women in the United States are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and they also experience higher rates of pregnancy-related complications.

These disparities are due to many factors, including:

Physicians may blame patients from marginalized racial and ethnic groups for nonadherence and may not understand their patients' access problems.

The quality of health care for Black pregnant women may be overlooked for aspirin treatment, which can reduce the risk of preeclampsia.

There are existing social determinants of health that prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical, and emotional health. Black women are also less likely to have access to paid parental leave through their jobs than white women.

(This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a medical professional).