Five Things to Know About the Maternal Health Crisis

The Black maternal mortality crisis has gotten renewed attention in recent weeks amid growing concerns over the disparity in deaths between Black and white people. Black people are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts.

For years, Black leaders have worked to address these disparities, but with the newfound focus on the issues, advocates say the lives of Black mothers could be saved. Read here for five things to know about the maternal health crisis from The Hill. Including implicit bias, socioeconomic status and more.