The Bump, a pregnancy tracking app and resource for early parenting, has officially partnered with the National Medical Association to launch The Black Maternal Health Hub. First and foremost, the new platform aims to address Black maternal mortality -- i.e. the fact that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy than white women.
The new online-only platform will support expecting Black mothers by providing them with valuable resources throughout their pregnancy as well as for their early days of parenting. In addition, The Black Maternal Health Hub will function as a community space where mothers can connect, stay informed, and be empowered.
The new platform features resources such as mother-focused checklists, general information regarding Black maternal mortality, spaces for personal stories and advice, community discussion boards, and more.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- The Black Maternal Health Hub
- The Bump partner with National Medical Association to address Black maternal mortality and provide valuable resources and community space for expecting Black mothers.
- Community-driven Maternal Health
- Expecting mothers can connect, stay informed, and be empowered through community discussion boards and personal stories on The Black Maternal Health Hub.
- Online-only Maternal Health Platforms
- Online resources and tools can have a significant impact on Black maternal health outcomes through The Black Maternal Health Hub.
Sectors Adopting This
- Healthcare
- The Black Maternal Health Hub can disrupt the healthcare industry by providing a much-needed platform to address Black maternal mortality.
- Technology
- The use of pregnancy tracking apps and online community spaces can create disruptive innovations in the technology industry to improve Black maternal health outcomes.
- Social Media
- Social media provides an opportunity for The Black Maternal Health Hub to spread awareness and reach a wider audience about the pressing issue of Black maternal mortality.
