04/06/2026
Every Black mother and birthing person deserves to experience pregnancy, birth, and beyond with joy, confidence, and unwavering support — and at Oula, that commitment doesn’t stop at the end of a day, a week, or a month. Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to renew that commitment: to center the joy of our Black patients and deliver the equitable, compassionate care they deserve.
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, we’re spotlighting some of the upcoming events, people, and organizations pushing this work forward throughout the month and all year long.
This list belongs to all of us — share any events, organizations, or resources centering Black maternal health in the comments below ⬇️
April 1–11 | Virtual Maternal Health Fair — Virtual and free. 20+ events curated specifically for Black birthing people and those who care for them.
April 10 | — Bronx Museum of Art. An evening of love, community, and collective care in support of Bronx maternal health.
April 11 I Power Moms Brunch with — Brooklyn Chop House. A celebration of motherhood, wellness, and community powered by .
April 19 + 21 | Reproductive Freedom Train — Virtual. An immersive Afrofuturistic series featuring ceremony, art, community dialogue, and a call to action in response to the Black maternal health crisis by .move.change.
April 2026 I Celebrating one year of Empowered Birth: Resources & Tools for Black Patient Advocacy — Virtual. Exclusive to Oula patients, Lead Midwife Saonjie Hamilton leads this class helping BIPOC patients navigate the healthcare system with confidence and community.