NAABB announces Black Birthing Bill of Rights

The National Association to Advance Black Birth (NAABB) kicked off Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW20 with the debut of the Black Birthing Bill of Rights; which includes twenty evidence based rights. In their 4-13-20 e-newsletter the NAABB states, “We want each black woman and birthing person to know their rights and to have the tools to confidently exercise these rights.” Research by Vedam et al. has identified that women of color are more likely to experience mistreatment or disrespect in maternity care. NAABB noted in the coming months they will be working on a Black Birthing Bill of Rights Toolkit. The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a tool for individuals but also for policy and care provision. The NAABB states, “The Black Birthing Bill of Rights serves as guidance for government programs, hospitals, maternity providers and others as they transform their policies, procedures, and practices to meet the needs of Black birthing people.” Visit the Black Birthing Bill of Rights or download here. To further connect with NAABB’s BMHW20 events visit the NAABB events. Visit BMMA to connect with more information about Black Maternal Health Week and how you can share and participate in the events, webinars, scholarship, and centering of black mamas and birthing people.

Photo credit: theNAABB.org. Black Birthing Bill of Rights. Visit thenaabb.org to download the document.