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Well Woman/Black Maternal Health Committee

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About the Well Woman/Black Maternal Health Committee

In the U.S., Black women are disproportionately impacted, dying at four times the rate of white women during pregnancy and childbirth. Black women are also twice as likely to suffer from life-threatening pregnancy-related complications. Trends are similar for Delaware. Maternal mortality rates are on the rise, as are risk factors for pregnancy-related complications such as obesity, pre-eclampsia, and high blood pressure. Their infant’s fair no better, dying at more than twice the rate of white infants.  Disparity gaps remain stubbornly persistent despite efforts to improve. A growing body of literature indicates structural racism is a major contributing factor to these disparities, which have been largely unexplored or even mentioned until recently. There is a growing recognition more must be done if Delaware is to close its disparity gap.    The Black Maternal Health Workgroup strives to bring increased awareness of the disparity gap for African American women and their infants by developing a community-informed solution for closing the disparity gap and understanding the impact of structural racism of maternal and infant health disparities. 

Chaired by Tiffany Chalk and Co-Chaired by Mona Liza Hamlin

Upcoming meetings

September 10, 2024 / 3rd Quarter

DelTech Terry Campus, Del One Conference Center

100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904

In-person

November 6, 2024 / 4th Quarter

DelTech Terry Campus, Del One Conference Center

100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904

In-person

Meeting minutes

May 14, 2024 / 2nd Quarter

DelTech Terry Campus, Del One Conference Center

100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904

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In-person

January 24, 2024 / 1st Quarter

Anchor site: Family Health Systems Section, DE Division of Public Health, 1351 W. North St., Suite 103, Dover, DE 19904

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Virtual or In-person

November 30, 2023 / 4th Quarter

DelTech Terry Campus, Del One Conference Center

100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904

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In-person

September 12, 2023 / 3rd Quarter

DelTech Terry Campus, Del One Conference Center

100 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 19904

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In-person

Additional Resources

Below are resources and outside services that can help.

Her Story

It's your health, you control it. If you desire to be a mom one day, both your mental and physical health should be your priority. Taking care of your health now puts you in charge of your future.

Reproductive Health Fact Sheet

This two-sided factsheet contains Important information every woman can benefit from. Details include information about the reproductive health cycle, fertilization, pregnancy and post pregnancy, and endometriosis.

Well Woman Infographic

Consumer infographic to explain well-woman visits and what to discuss with your health care provider.

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