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Tufts University School of Medicine
Advancing Maternal Health,
Across Every Stage of Life
Research, policy, and community engagement dedicated to equitable, respectful care for all women — from maternity to menopause.
169M+
Women impacted by
policy influence nationwide
policy influence nationwide
10
Major policy wins &
systems change initiatives
systems change initiatives
34,000+
Families reached through
direct community programs
direct community programs
22+
Peer-reviewed publications
& growing
& growing
In the news
Center Coverage
Media
To Improve Black Maternal Health, Look To An Untapped Resource: Fathers
Research breakthrough found a significant increase in infant mortality rates after maternal death — essential reading for policy makers and health advocates nationwide.
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Feature
Maternal Health Disparities Demand Systemic Change, Advocates Say
Dr. Amutah-Onukagha's work with the Center is spotlighted as a model for community-engaged research addressing racial inequities in maternal care.
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Radio
Something Was Wrong Podcast: Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice
Season 23 E15 features Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, Founder CMHA — now available everywhere you get your podcasts.
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Opinion
Black Mothers Are Dying. Here's What We Can Do About It.
The Washington Post covers the Center's policy advocacy work and its impact on maternal health legislation at the state and federal level.
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Broadcast
The Crisis in Black Maternal Health and the Researchers Fighting to End It
NBC News profiles the Center's groundbreaking research and its role in shaping national conversations about maternal health equity.
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Local
New Doula Training Program at Tufts Medical Center References CBMHRJ and the MOTHER Lab
The Boston Globe highlights the Center's expanding role in doula education and workforce development across Massachusetts.
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Broadcast
Maternal Mortality Rates Reveal Deep Racial Disparities Across the U.S.
CBS News cites the Center's research in a segment examining the persistent racial gaps in maternal mortality and what policymakers are doing to close them.
Watch segment ›
Newsletter
The Fight to Close the Black Maternal Mortality Gap
Axios spotlights the Center's data-driven approach to maternal health equity and its partnerships with community organizations across Massachusetts.
Read article ›
Media
To Improve Black Maternal Health, Look To An Untapped Resource: Fathers
Research breakthrough found a significant increase in infant mortality rates after maternal death — essential reading for policy makers and health advocates nationwide.
Read article ›
Feature
Maternal Health Disparities Demand Systemic Change, Advocates Say
Dr. Amutah-Onukagha's work with the Center is spotlighted as a model for community-engaged research addressing racial inequities in maternal care.
Read article ›
Radio
Something Was Wrong Podcast: Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice
Season 23 E15 features Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, Founder CMHA — now available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Listen now ›
Opinion
Black Mothers Are Dying. Here's What We Can Do About It.
The Washington Post covers the Center's policy advocacy work and its impact on maternal health legislation at the state and federal level.
Read article ›
Broadcast
The Crisis in Black Maternal Health and the Researchers Fighting to End It
NBC News profiles the Center's groundbreaking research and its role in shaping national conversations about maternal health equity.
Watch segment ›
Local
New Doula Training Program at Tufts Medical Center References CBMHRJ and the MOTHER Lab
The Boston Globe highlights the Center's expanding role in doula education and workforce development across Massachusetts.
Read article ›
Broadcast
Maternal Mortality Rates Reveal Deep Racial Disparities Across the U.S.
CBS News cites the Center's research in a segment examining the persistent racial gaps in maternal mortality and what policymakers are doing to close them.
Watch segment ›
Newsletter
The Fight to Close the Black Maternal Mortality Gap
Axios spotlights the Center's data-driven approach to maternal health equity and its partnerships with community organizations across Massachusetts.
Read article ›
What We Do
Programs & Impact
From maternity to menopause, our work spans research, policy, and community across six focus areas.
MOTHER Lab
Maternal Outcomes for Translational Health Equity Research. The Center's student-driven research and leadership community, engaging students, alumni, and volunteers in advancing maternal health equity.
Research
Research & Policy
Investigating inequities in maternal and women's health and advancing evidence-based policies that improve care access, quality, and outcomes across the lifespan.
Policy
Community Engagement
Collaborating with communities and partners to strengthen support systems and advance community-informed approaches that improve maternal and women's health outcomes.
Community
Innovation & Education
Advancing new ideas, research, technology, and learning opportunities that strengthen maternal health care and outcomes across the lifespan.
Education
Data, Strategy & Impact
Using data, collaboration, and systems-level strategy to inform solutions, measure impact, and advance sustainable improvements in maternal and women's health.
Data
Black Maternal Health Leadership
Continuing to lead national conversations and initiatives centered on Black maternal health while translating those learnings into broader maternal health advancement.
Leadership
Get In Touch
Contact Us
Have a question, partnership inquiry, or want to learn more about our work? We'd love to hear from you.