A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
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Overview
This resolution designates the week of April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about the disproportionately high maternal mortality and morbidity rates experienced by Black women and birthing persons in the state and the nation. The resolution highlights concerning statistics regarding pregnancy-related deaths, preterm births, and access to prenatal care within Pennsylvania, particularly in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Key provisions
- Designates April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the significantly higher maternal mortality rate for Black women in the United States compared to White women.
- References statistics on pregnancy-associated mortality rates in Pennsylvania (2020 and 2018).
- Highlights disparities in maternal mortality rates between Philadelphia County and the state average.
- Notes the high percentage (93%) of preventable pregnancy-related deaths in the Commonwealth.
- Identifies a significant proportion of maternal deaths occurring beyond the standard 60-day medical assistance coverage period.
- Points out that approximately half of pregnancy-associated death cases lack adequate prenatal care.
- Mentions the elevated maternal mortality rate in Pittsburgh compared to similar cities.
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- Black women and birthing persons in Pennsylvania
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