Black Maternal Health Week Trivia

BMHW

100

Black Maternal Health Week takes place during this week each year.

Every year BMHW takes place between April 11th and the 17th. 

200

This organization founded Black Maternal Health Week and leads BMHW each year. 

Hint: They are one of our partners. 

Black Mama's Matters Alliance, a Black women-led organization. BMHW was created to 

• Deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US;
• Amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions;
• Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders;
• Provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and
• Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health

https://blackmamasmatter.org/about/

300

BMHW was officially recognized under this presidential administration was

Bonus: What year was BMHW officially recognized? 

BMHW was officially recognized by President Biden on April 13th, 2021.

400

BWHI is hosting an event in celebration of BMHW. Name that event. 

Bonus: Name one of the two organizations we are collaborating with on this event.

BWHI is hosting a roundtable conversation this Thursday, April 14, 12-1PM, to discuss "Liberation Stories: Origins and Visions", in partnership with Birth Center Equity and Birth Detroit.

Policy, Advocacy, & Research

100

This is the number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities that offer midwifery training.

Zero!

200

This piece of legislation written by the Black Maternal Health Caucus is composed of 12 individual bills intended to save the lives of mom, 8 of which were included in the Build Back Better Act.  

Bonus: Name one of the 12 bills composed. 

The "Momnibus" 

Social Determinants for Moms Act

Kira Johnson Act

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

Perinatal Workforce Act

Data to Save Moms Act

Moms Matter Act

Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act

Tech to Save Moms Act

IMPACT to Save Moms Act

Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act

Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

Maternal Vaccination Act

300

The role of this type of caregiver is to provide physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

A doula!! 

https://blackmamasmatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Doulas-Access-1.pdf

400

This type of care is recognized as a way to optimize women's health prior to their first pregnancy.

Hint: We are using this model as a framework for our doula training program.

Preconception health or preconception care