Maternal

Black and brown moms, and birthing people in Milwaukee, have some of the worst birthing outcomes in the nation. Even being pregnant can come with danger. But there are an abundance of birth workers that cater their services directly to these demographics.

For this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, U.S. News & World Report highlighted the success of high-performing maternity care hospitals in supporting Black maternal health. Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI is one of them.

The women say a national abortion ban could be enacted if Republican Donald Trump wins in November.

The stress of not knowing where a baby’s food will come from can weigh heavy on parents. For parents who already struggle with a postpartum mental health disorder, the shortage can seriously damage their ability to cope.

Milwaukee Film is hosting its first-ever symposium on pregnancy-related mortality among Black women. WUWM's Teran Powell talks with event’s keynote speaker, actress and mom of two Christina Elmore.

Next month, federal funding will end for the program called Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting. It pays for social workers and law…