About

    The Center for Maternal Health Advancement builds on the legacy of the Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice while embracing a broader vision.

    Maternal health is shaped by a woman’s experiences across her lifespan, from adolescence through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Structural inequities in access to care, chronic disease management, reproductive autonomy, and social support can profoundly affect outcomes.

    Our mission is to advance maternal health equity by centering Black maternal health and extending support to mothers facing barriers related to systemic inequities, race, income, or limited access to quality care.

    Through research, programs, and advocacy, we strive to ensure that every mother receives the care, respect, and dignity she deserves.

    Mission
    To advance equitable maternal health outcomes for mothers confronting barriers to care.

    Vision
    A world where every mother, regardless of race, income, or circumstance, experiences safe, equitable, and dignified maternal care.

    Values

    • Equity: Every mother deserves high-quality care and respect, no matter her background.

    • Evidence-Based Advocacy: We utilize culturally grounded research and center lived experience to inform programs and policies.

    • Collaboration: We partner with communities, clinicians, and policymakers to create lasting change.

    • Lifespan Focus: Maternal health outcomes are shaped long before pregnancy and long after childbirth—we prioritize care across the entire female lifespan.

     

    Programs & Impact

     

    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 through research, learning, advocacy, and public engagement.
     
    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.
     
    Community Engagement
    Collaborating with communities and partners to strengthen support systems and advance community-informed approaches that improve maternal and women’s health outcomes across the lifespan.
     
    Innovation & Education
    Advancing new ideas, research, technology, and learning opportunities that strengthen maternal health care and outcomes across the lifespan.
     
    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.
     
    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.