#  Disparate Deaths: Racism in Maternal Mortality 

 





An infographic highlighting the disproportionate maternal mortality among pregnant Black women in the U.S.



 

November 10, 2022

 

 

Maternal mortality is the death of a mother that occurs during pregnancy, during labor, or within a year postpartum. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the U.S. relatively high for a developed country, with 26.4 deaths per every 100,000 live births. However, the most shocking data comes from a comparison between the MMR of Black women compared to that of White women. The MMR for Black women in America is 59.3 (per 100,000 live births), more than double that of White women, who have an MMR of 24.2 (per 100,000 live births).

## Artist

Aimee Ramirez (2022)

   ![Infographic: Biased Maternal Mortality. Despite being a developed country, the U.S. is experiencing increasing rates of maternal mortality with the majority of these deaths being among Black women.](/sites/g/files/omnuum10866/files/styles/hwp_1_1__720x720_scale/public/gheli/files/ramirezaimee_rscmmtrnlmrtlty.jpg?itok=uW3-F1KI) 

 

## Artist Lens

This infographic is meant to bring awareness to a health problem plaguing women of color. Pregnant women of color suffer higher rates of complications and maternal mortality, especially Black women. Facing the intersection between racism and sexism, expectant Black mothers experience the most risk during their pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. By providing specific data, and corresponding visuals, the reader can understand the magnitude of the problem. Expectant Black women are in a disproportionate amount of peril compared to their White counterparts. Multiple factors contribute to this dilemma, but before those are tackled, the problem itself must be recognized. No woman should have to be fearful of what should be a particular moment in their life.



 

## Media

Digital

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 See also:- [ Maternal Mortality/Reproductive Health ](/topics/maternal-mortality-reproductive-health)
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