Doctors of the World USA

Dr. Wallace died from pre-eclampsia, one of the most preventable pregnancy complications. Over 60% of deaths from pregnancy-related complications are preventable. But for Black women the rate of pre-eclampsia is 60% higher than white women. Childbirth is not safe for Black women. ... Take action against maternal mortality: heatforchange.org

Cost should never be a barrier to women getting life-saving care. Tell your candidates you want them to talk about maternal mortality and what their plan is to address it. Contact candidates at heatforchange.org.

Louisiana has the highest level of maternal mortality in the nation, a consequence of the lack of access to care. 1 in 4 pregnant women in LA need to travel outside of their parish for needed appointments. Join DoTW’s H.E.A.T campaign against maternal mortality: heatforchange.org

Maternal mortality is not new it’s just been ignored. DoTW's H.E.A.T campaign mobilizes voters to call on candidates to make plans on how to decrease maternal mortality. Take action: heatforchange.org.

Our healthcare system has racial bias that leads to unequal care for Black women, who are 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications It’s up to all of us to do the work to save our moms. One way you can take action is by contacting your candidates at heatforchange.org.

US policies are restricting access to life-saving reproductive healthcare. As an international human rights organization, we're committed to promoting sexual and reproductive rights where access is limited or nonexistent. Abortion is a fundamental right.

The election will end in about two weeks, if we don’t take action now, moms will continue to die. Maternal mortality causes immeasurable loss and devastation. Don’t ignore the deaths of moms. Take action: Contact your candidates at heatforchange.org and tell them to save our moms!

Our racist healthcare system endangers the health of Black women. Maternal mortality is just one issue where Black moms suffer the effects of inequality in care. We simply can’t ignore the deaths of moms. Take action NOW and contact your candidate at heatforchange.org.

COVID has impacted everyone, but refugees who face racism and poverty in host countries have the additional burden of enduring abusive policies harmful to their mental health. Everyone should have access to mental health services and governments must prioritize this.

Study reveals that women living in states with less restrictive reproductive rights are 7% less likely to have a low birth weight baby than women living in states with more restrictions. Greater access to reproductive health care can lead to healthier babies. Reproductive rights are critical for maternal and child health equity.

Black women should not be disregarded. Protecting Black women shouldn’t be controversial it should be a priority. Maternal mortality rates for Black mothers are 3x higher than those of white mothers. The system as a whole is failing Black women. Join our campaign against maternal mortality. Contact your candidates at heatforchange.org

How many Black & Indigenous mothers have to die from pregnancy-related complications? The majority of these deaths are preventable! Tell your candidates that you care for mothers’ health and you want them to take action to reduce maternal mortality in your community. All you have to do is go to heatforchange.org to contact your candidates.

Studies say that race is an increased risk for pregnant Black mothers. But the issue isn’t race, it’s racism. Studies show that doctors are less likely to spend time with their Black patients and about 40% of 1st and 2nd year medical students believe Black skin is thicker than white skin. Read Alisha’s story to understand what it’s like to be Black and give birth today. Take action to protect moms by joining our H.E.A.T campaign today: heatforchange.org