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Black mother holding her unborn, symbolizing maternal health disparities in the U.S."
Posted inDISC Health

How Maryland is Tackling Maternal Health Inequities for Black Women

by Hunter GilmoreApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Black women in the U.S. face disproportionately higher maternal health risks due to systemic gaps in care. Maryland is addressing these disparities through Medicaid expansion, doula support, and awareness initiatives like Black Maternal Health Week.

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