Equity Before Birth

Saving lives and improving health outcomes for Black and Brown birthing people & their infants by increasing access to critical services & support.

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

We had the honor of participating in a Black maternal health roundtable hosted by the Biden Campaign #BMHW24

https://t.co/IwqC8oYo0E

[Rep. Zack Hawkins @zackhawkinsnc]

Black women are 3 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes than white women. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, let’s raise awareness and center Black Mamas’ experiences to find solutions! #bmhw24 @stateinnovation #ncmomnibus

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Huge thanks to @NC_Governor's office for issuing a proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week in NC! We had the honor of having the announcement made at our Dance Party by Sen. @NatalieforNC #BMHW24 #HealthEquity #Awareness

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

What an amazing Black Maternal Health Week! We danced, we raised awareness, we raised funds to help sustain our work, we walked with MAAME for their inaugural Walk, Run & Stroll, we participated in a Black maternal health roundtable and so much more! #BMHW24

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

@ncIMPACTsog @NCPRO_gov @uncsog @UNCRural @NCRuralCenter @UNCDeptMedicine @NCACC @ncawdb @NCCommerce @NCLeague Thank ya'll SO much for sharing our Black Maternal Health Week event!!

[Mary Black @Mary4DistrictA]

@EquityB4Birth is an amazing local non profit doing work around the Black maternal morbidity rate. Check them out.

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

@Mary4DistrictA Thank you so much for this Councilmember Black!

[Rep. Zack Hawkins @zackhawkinsnc]

I’m taking part in this year’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek with @Stateinnovation & @blkmamasmatter! Come engage in unforgettable activities/conversations aimed at shifting the state of Black Maternal Health in the U.S. @maame_inc @EquityB4Birth Thank you to the leaders in this space

[Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood @BC_4_SM]

Choosing the right maternity care service is crucial for a safe and empowering birth experience. Is there anything else you would add?
#MaternityCare #PregnancyWellness #EmpoweredBirth #MaternitySupport #PrenatalCare #BirthExperience

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Can't wait to see you all at our 3rd annual Dance Party in celebration of Black Maternal Health Week! Grab your tickets and come Party with Purpose! All ticket sales help us reach our fundraising goal & kids are FREE 🎉💃 #BMHW2024 #Community #Collaboration #Fun

[Senator Natalie Murdock @NatalieforNC]

Honored to share space with RJ leaders, advocates and orgs from across the state like MAAME and @EquityB4Birth to name a few. Black maternal health is receiving more attention than ever before, we are collectively leaning in - demanding change. @dukewomensctr

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Today we join #PaidLeaveForAll and over 60 businesses in closing our doors to send a message to Congress: It’s time to pass paid leave. Join us and add fire to the movement by signing the petition at https://t.co/QDLIY10Hic IHO Women’s History Month. #ClosedForPaidLeave

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Yesterday, our board president, Dr. Charity Watkins, had the pleasure of meeting with Representative Lauren Underwood! (IL) Representative Underwood is the co-founder & co-chair of the Congressional Black Maternal Health Caucus!

#Thankyou #Advocacy

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

GOAL UPDATE: Thank you for all of the support so far! Our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of December! So far we have raised $XXX. Please LIKE, SHARE, AND DONATE!! Only a few more days to reach our goal!

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Happy Kwanzaa!

We are celebrating from Dec 26-Jan 1st. From Umoja to Imani, may all the blessings of Kwanzaa be yours. Check out our Ujaama talks on our YouTube channel!

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Happy Holidays from all of us at Equity Before Birth. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, joy, and wellness.
#Peace #Love #Happiness #Community

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

It’s here… #GivingTuesday!

In the next 24 hours, we’re looking to raise $5,000 to support our mission! Help us start the day off strong by making a donation and clicking that share button!

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

Equity Before Birth will be out of the office on 11/23. We will begin responding to inquiries and messages on 11/27.

[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

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[Equity Before Birth @EquityB4Birth]

We’re live TODAY, to celebrate our 3rd birthday! Follow us and IG & turn on the post notifications so you don’t miss out ! IG: equitybeforebirth