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\nDuring Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), The Bump will Launch New Episodes of \u2018Reclaiming Your Power\u2019 Vodcast Series Featuring Sanya Richards-Ross, Hannah Bronfman and more; The Bump to Donate $10,000 to the Mama Glow Foundation<\/i><\/p>\n

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 2021, maternal mortality increased significantly in the US, with Black women dying at a rate 3-4 times higher than non-Hispanic white women1<\/sup>. This issue is alarming, as the maternal death rate among Black women in the US was already one of the highest among industrialized nations and has nearly doubled between 2018 and 20212<\/sup>. Helping to increase awareness of this issue, The Bump<\/a>, a leading multi-platform brand for pregnancy and parenting, today announced the expansion of the Reclaiming Your Power<\/i> vodcast series within its Black Maternal Health Hub<\/a>. The series features discussions and inspiring stories from notable Black women such as Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross and bestselling author and founder of Mama Glow Foundation, Latham Thomas. The series highlights how Black women can harness the power of their physical health, wellness team and community to improve the outcomes for Black mothers in the US.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cThe maternal mortality health crisis is a pressing issue that disproportionately affects far too many Black women in the United States. At The Bump, it is our imperative to raise awareness and educate parents about this issue,\u201d said Jen Lee, Head of Marketing at The Bump. \u201cThe Black Maternal Health Hub aims to inform, support and empower Black women to advocate for their health and community. Our goal is to reduce maternal morbidity rates while encouraging Black families to focus on the joy and celebration of expanding their families. We are committed to providing authentic and inclusive content to ensure that all parents, especially Black parents, feel emboldened to receive the care and support they need to thrive during and after birth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nIn partnership with the National Medical Association<\/a>, The Bump launched its Black Maternal Health Hub in 2021 to provide resources, advice and insights for expecting Black parents. The hub features educational and first-person content aimed at helping raise awareness of the maternal mortality crisis and empowering Black audiences.<\/p>\n

\nThe Bump vodcast series Reclaiming Your Power <\/i>expands this week with the launch of new episodes, such as \u201cThe Role of Wellness in Your Pregnancy Journey<\/a>\u201d and \u201cWhy Your Wellness Team is so Important<\/a>.\u201d The series includes notable Black leaders working to make significant changes in support of Black maternal health:<\/p>\n