Maternal mortality rates are highest among Black women. With such poor maternal outcomes for women of color, it’s no surprise that our community also has the worst outcomes for breastfeeding. We compiled a list of some local and national resources for Black women in hopes of providing information for women seeking community and medical resources through motherhood.
Resources in Louisville
Alexa's Birth Services
Doula support, placenta encapsulation, and lactation education
Black Birth Justice
Louisville non profit organization that was created to combat the Black maternal death crisis by providing postpartum care for our community
Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health
Educating and empowering Black birthing parents for healthy Black babies
Mama to Mama
Louisville nonprofit committed to supporting families and empowering communities
Momology Maternal Wellness Club
providing inclusive and comprehensive care that supports the whole woman
Play Cousins Collective
nonprofit that provides meaningful children’s programming at community events and meetings where parents can organize and advocate for their families without experiencing the barrier of childcare
