Recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor Black midwives' contributions to maternal and infant health.
The resolution recognizes March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" to celebrate the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. It highlights the disproportionate impact of the criminalization and overregulation of midwifery on Black midwives and birthing families, exacerbating maternal health disparities. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to support initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce and increasing access to culturally congruent maternal health care.
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