On June 10, Equity Before Birth joined nearly 100 physicians, doulas, midwives, advocates, legislators, and community organizations at the North Carolina General Assembly for the Black Maternal Health Day of Action.

💙🏛️ Hosted by Senator Natalie Murdock, the day centered on one clear message: Black mothers and families deserve better. ✨ Together, attendees advocated for the MOMnibus 3.5 legislative package and other reproductive health bills designed to improve maternal health outcomes and expand support for women, babies, and families across North Carolina. Throughout the day, we met with legislators to share why investing in Black maternal health isn't optional, it's essential. 🤝 We spoke about the barriers Black women continue to face and the importance of policies, programs, and resources that meet families where they are. Advocacy doesn't always create change overnight, but every conversation, every story, and every voice helps move us forward. 🌱 Earlier this month, North Carolina expanded paid parental leave for eligible state employees from 8 weeks to 12 weeks—a reminder that policy can make a meaningful difference for families when leaders choose to invest in them. 👶🏽💼 While there is still much more work to do to achieve equitable maternal health outcomes, we're proud to stand alongside partners across our state pushing for lasting change. 💪🏾💙 Because every mother deserves to be supported—not just during pregnancy, but before, during, and long after birth. 🩺🤍 #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthDayOfAction #EquityBeforeBirth #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity #NCGA #BirthEquity #BlackMamasMatter #PolicyForFamilies