The Black maternity experience report is launching in 2 weeks. We know what the statistics are for Black women in maternity but there are real people behind the stats. Last year we launched a survey to collect the experiences of Black women. We had over 1300 responses back THREAD No decisions about us, without us.

It’s been one of our campaign asks from the get go and one of the reasons why we launched the Black maternity experience survey last year. 2

MPs are debating our petition in Parliament right now #BlackMaternalHealthDebate

Tune in now and take the #fivexmoreselfie if you haven't already ⏬
@CatMcKinnell quotes our founder @MumsandTea:
"In 1991, when my mum gave birth to me, she was at greater risk of dying.

In 2020, that risk had increased and I was 5x more likely to die.

I'll be damned if my daughter is 25x more likely to die whenever she decides to give birth."

From 2015-2017, Black women were 5x more likely to die in pregnancy & childbirth.

Tomorrow Parliament will debate the petition we started to try and change this - signed by 187,519 people.

What do we want from MPs? THREAD #BlackMaternalHealthDebate
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/3010… According to the latest MMBRACE #MaternalHealth figures:

Black women are 4x more likely to die in pregnancy & childbirth.

Mixed heritage women are 3x more likely to die in pregnancy & childbirth.

Asian women are 2x more likely to die in pregnancy & childbirth.

We wanted to round off the #fivexmoreaw20 awareness week with a series of asks and a list of what we want to see change. These statistics have been rising for decades and it’s completely unacceptable (THREAD) What do we want: Close the gap. We want the NHS to commit to a target of bringing the numbers down with a CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION SPECIFIC FOR BLACK WOMEN

We are super excited to launch the UKs first ever Black women’s maternal health awareness week tomorrow. But before we engage in anything please see the rules, expectations, boundaries and what to expect from #fivexmoreaw20 THREAD BOUNDARIES. Please be respectful of people’s lived experiences. Any negative or ignorant comments will be removed and you will be blocked immediately #fivexmoreaw20

Parliament are currently holding an inquiry into the safety of maternity services in England! 
 
We want to ensure the voices are of Black women are heard and will be submitting some evidence. To help us, please can you answer the next few questions! And share them too! 1.  I was/have been given enough advice and guidance about my choices on:
a) Vaginal birth

Have you taken your selfie yet? #fivexmore