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Fathers in the Fight for Maternal Health Breakfast Hosted by 4Kira4Moms, Dads Caucus & Black Maternal Health Caucus

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4Kira4Moms, the Black Maternal Health Caucus, & the Congressional Dads Caucus will present the “Fathers in the Fight for Maternal Health Breakfas.t” This important breakfast session will unite members from both caucuses to discuss opportunities & legislation supporting Black maternal health.

Women Harmed by Doctors, Then Failed by US Civil Rights Watchdog

Kira Dixon Johnson’s husband knew something was wrong. Earlier in the day, she’d given birth to her second son by cesarean section. Now there was blood in her catheter bag. Charles Johnson pressed staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for help. Hours went by as he waited. She shivered uncontrollably.

Why We Need Men Advocating for Maternal Health Equity

Men are critical in speaking up for maternal health inequities. Here’s why we need men advocating for maternal health equity. Allies are essential, especially when it comes to Black maternal health. Statistics show that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related crisis than white women.

New Study: US Maternal Mortality Remains Highest Among Wealthy Nations

Despite a post-covid decline, 2022 saw around 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in America. Norway in contrast saw 0 maternal deaths. See what experts say the US can do. A new study published by The Commonwealth Fund is calling attention once again to America’s unacceptably high maternal mortality rate.

One Dad’s Mission to Eradicate the Maternal Mortality Crisis

This Father’s Day, Charles Johnson will be celebrating with his two beautiful sons Langston, age 8, and the younger Charles, nearly 10. This day will surely be filled with plenty of “I love yous,” but it’s a day forever tinged with sadness. In 2016, Charles and his wife Kira were gearing up to become a family of four.

Man Pleads for Hospital Staff to Help His Wife After She Gave Birth – Now He Raises Their Sons Alone

Each year, roughly 700 pregnant people die from often preventable complications or problems in the United States. Further, data collected by the CDC indicates that there are significantly higher pregnancy-related mortality ratios among Black and Indigenous/Alaskan Native women.

Wellness Wednesday: ‘4Kira4Dads’

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It’s an initiative that’s equipped to help fathers have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support their partners during pregnancy and childbirth.

Executive Director of 4Kira4Moms, Gabrielle Albert, joins ATL Live to share important details about their mission and an upcoming event, Calm Under Pressure, designed for helping dads navigate high-stress situations like pregnancy and childbirth.

South Florida organizations come together to host maternal health awareness events

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — 4Kira4Moms/4Kira4Dads has joined Elev8 Health’s THRIVE Tour to host events across South Florida to bring awareness to maternal health.

Three panels are scheduled for, June 22 from 4:10 p.m. ‒ 8:00 p.m. at the Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL -3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Panel: Dads Driving Change in Maternal Health

Protestors demand Cedars-Sinai take more steps to protect pregnant women

Approximately 25 protestors demonstrated outside Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Feb. 20 demanding that the hospital – and hospitals across the country – do more to protect pregnant patients, specifically women of color.

The protest was organized by 4 Kira 4 Moms, a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to improving maternal care. The group was founded by Charles Johnson, whose wife Kira died following childbirth in 2016 at Cedars-Sinai – a death that he said was entirely preventable.

Nearly 9 years after a Black mother’s death at Cedars-Sinai, advocates say they haven’t seen enough change

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Just hours after the birth of their second child, Charles Johnson lost his wife Kira at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in west Los Angeles.

Cedars-Sinai, federal agency reach agreement on maternal care for patients of color

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has reached an agreement with the government to resolve allegations that it violated federal laws against discrimination when treating pregnant Black, Latina and other patients of color, officials said Thursday.

The agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights comes two months after the agency told Cedars-Sinai its investigation “raises concerns that a lower standard of care is provided to Black patients compared to their white counterparts — especially leading up to and during obstetric hemorrhage.”

Virtual 4Kira4Moms press conference calls for action on disparities in maternal health care for women of color

Advocates around the country came together on Jan. 14 at a virtual press conference to call for action on disparities in maternal health care for women of color and pushed to bring to light continued systemic issues in maternal health care

Advocates circled around 4Kira4Moms, a Los Angeles advocacy group centered on improving maternal outcomes for women of color, to call for federal and local governments to address discriminatory practices in maternal health. 4Kira4Moms has its efforts largely centered on Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but pointed to the ubiquity of continued poor maternal health treatment around the country.

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Protest for women of color maternal healthcare at Cedars-Sinai

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Cedars-Sinai, federal agency reach agreement on maternal care for patients of color

Cedars-Sinai and Federal Government Reach Agreement

Nearly 9 years after a Black mother’s death at Cedars-Sinai, advocates say they haven’t seen enough change

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Protestors demand Cedars-Sinai take more steps to protect pregnant women