11/17/2025
On this day, we honor our tiniest fighters and highlight the systems that impact their care including EMTALA, a federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency care to everyone, regardless of insurance.
For Black mothers, this law is life-saving, ensuring you cannot be turned away during pregnancy-related emergencies like preterm labor, severe pain, or bleeding. But systemic barriers still exist, and too often Black moms face delays or dismissal in care.
Knowing your rights can make all the difference. đź’ś