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In Memoriam

This page is dedicated to honor and remember ALL of the mothers who have lost their lives due to maternal mortality and their families that have been devastated by their losses.

In Memory of Shalon Irving

Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains WhyBlack women are three times more likely to die from complications of childbirth than white women in the U.S. Racism, and the stress it causes, can play a leading role in that disparity.

In Memory of Dr. Chaneice Wallace

Black Resident Dies After Childbirth, Highlights Tragic TrendExperts say Chaniece Wallace's death highlights a grim statistic: Black women in the US are up to three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes.

In Memory of Kira Johnson

Father of 2 sues Los Angeles hospital after wife dies during childbirthApproximately 700 women in the United States die in childbirth every year. It is the only developed country with a rising death rate for pregnant or new mothers.

In Memory of Nicole Thea

The death of pregnant YouTube star Nicole Thea highlights a tragic trend affecting women of colorYouTube star Nicole Thea died at 8 months pregnant. In the UK, maternal mortality rates are five times higher among Black women than white women.

In Memory of Shamony Gibson

Why do so many Black women die from childbirth in the US? One reason: racismBlack mothers in the United States are three times more likely to die from childbirth than white mothers, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In New York City…

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