04/30/2026
💙 Black Maternal Health Week may have passed but the work and the conversation must continue.
Black mothers continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth, often due to systemic barriers inside healthcare itself and awareness remains critical year round.
Recently, the Defender Network highlighted this ongoing crisis and the voices working to address it, including Dr. Erica Giwa, Medical Director of OB/GYN at Legacy Community Health. Dr. Giwa continues to advocate for safer, more responsive care for Black mothers across Houston, reminding us that most pregnancy related deaths are preventable when concerns are heard and acted on early.
At Legacy, this work shows up through prenatal navigation, postpartum support, and care models designed to stay with mothers before, during, and after pregnancy, especially during the often overlooked postpartum period.
If you missed Black Maternal Health Week coverage, this is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and learn more about what’s happening and what’s possible.
📖 Read more:
• Defender Network: https://defendernetwork.com/black-women/black-maternal-health-week-crisis/
• Legacy blog: https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-what-legacy-wants-you-to-know-about-the-black-maternal-health-crisis/
💙 Because Black maternal health deserves attention, action, and care, every day.