Our Mission
Woven Womb is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing and ultimately preventing maternal mortality. We are dedicated to empowering women by providing resources, support, and opportunities to foster resilience and independence. Through our initiatives, we are creating a network of hope and healing, inspiring lasting change in the lives of women and the communities they touch.
We support pregnant people and parents through four primary initiatives:
Resources
Woven Womb offers vital assistance and resources to those in need. Our network of volunteer doulas, lawyers, and medical professionals provides compassionate support and expert guidance to empower individuals.
Financial Support
We provide financial assistance to help women overcome immediate challenges and build a stable foundation for the future. Every contribution is a lifeline that enables growth and resilience.
Advocacy
Woven Womb stands as a voice for women, championing their rights and advocating for policies that foster equality, safety, and opportunity. Together, we drive meaningful change aand become the voice of those who don't have one.
Events
Through community events, we raise awareness, foster connections, and celebrate the strength of women. Each gathering serves as a platform for education, empowerment, and collective action.
Did YOU know?
The United States faces a maternal health crisis that demands urgent action. Among industrialized nations, our maternal mortality rate is one of the highest. For Black women, the situation is even more dire, they are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. In 2020, these disparities painted a tragic picture of inequality in maternal care. Additionally, Black birthing individuals experience preterm birth rates that are 40% higher than those of other populations, placing countless newborns at risk.
Some of the factors that contribute to this racial disparity include:
Physical Health
Black women are more likely than white women to have certain chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes and are more likely to be obese. These conditions can have a compromising effect on a person's health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Healthcare Access
Comprehensive healthcare is critical during pregnancy and postpartum. However, black women are less likely than white women to receive prenatal care and are more likely to face financial barriers to accessing healthcare or to have no health insurance coverage at all.
Stress
Despite the excitement and joys of parenthood, pregnancy and childbirth can introduce substantial stress to a person's life. After birth, parents are sent home with hardly any support. This stress is exacerbated for black women, who are additionally exposed to chronic stressors related to racial discrimination and inequality in the U.S. Stress is associated with health problems, including weakening of the immune, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems.
Quality of Care
Research has shown that black patients receive lower quality healthcare than their white counterparts, even after controlling for the severity of medical conditions, income, insurance status, and other factors. This is exemplified by the fact that black women with a college degree are still more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women with less than high school education, even though higher educational attainment is typically associated with higher income and higher likelihood of health insurance coverage.
At Woven Womb, we refuse to accept these statistics as inevitable. Our mission is to combat these inequities by providing resources, financial support, and advocacy to ensure every woman, regardless of race or background, has access to the care and support she deserves. Together, we can build a future where no life is lost to preventable disparities in maternal health. Your support can make the difference.
According to the World Health Organization, most maternal deaths are preventable with timely care and intervention. Woven Womb is committed to making this a reality by advocating for high-quality, bias-free healthcare and providing the vital resources women need for safe pregnancies and childbirths. Your support can change lives.