Advancing Maternal Health,

Across Every Stage of Life

Black mothers are 3-4X more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. 

More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Our "Year in Review" shows how the Center and MOTHER Lab are impacting Black maternal health outcomes across the nation. 

Center's Year In Review
M.O.T.H.E.R. Lab Year in Review

Center in the News
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Developing toolkits for doulas in Massachusetts: Assessing MassHealth’s doula benefit program
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Research breakthrough found a significant increase in infant mortality rates after maternal death
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New Doula Training Program at the Tufts Medical Center references CBMHRJ and the MOTHER Lab
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Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha recognized as one of Fierce Healthcare’s 2025 leaders to watch
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Season 23 E15: Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice, with  Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, Founder CMHA is now available everywhere you get your podcasts
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Dr. Amutah-Onukagha featured as a guest editor as BMC Public Health calls for literature addressing Black maternal health

Programs & Impact

Through various areas of focus the Center for Maternal Health Advancement focuses on women’s health across the lifespan—from maternity to menopause—:

Research & Policy

Community Engagement

Innovation & Education

Data, Strategy & Impact

MOTHER Lab

(Maternal Outcomes for Translational Health Equity Research)

Black Maternal Health Leadership

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