Black Maternal Health Experience Survey

  • Black Maternal Health Experience Survey

    Your story fuels our fight. We’re gathering data to - Expose systemic gaps in Black maternal care - Build Maryland’s first evidence-based postnatal retreat - Advocate for policy changes that save lives. All responses are anonymous unless you opt to share contact info.
    Black Maternal Health Experience Survey

  • Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery

  • How would you rate your overall birth experience?
  • Did you have a written birth and/or postpartum care plan?
  • Were your preferences followed?
  • May we ask why? (Select all that apply)
  • Did you have any pre-existing conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, mental health history) that affected your pregnancy care?
  • Were these properly monitored?
  • Were your concerns about pain or complications taken seriously?
  • Did you experience any of these? (Select all)

  • Postpartum Care

  • Upon discharge, did you:
  • What support did you have in the first 6 weeks postpartum?
  • In your first 6 weeks postpartum, how often did a healthcare professional check on you?
  • What warning signs did you experience that went unaddressed? (Select all)
  • Which of these resources do you feel would have transformed your recovery?
  • Of these, which one resource would have transformed your recovery the most?

  • Doulas & Midwives

  • Were you aware of doula/midwife benefits before giving birth?
  • If you didn’t have a doula or midwife, we’d love to understand why. Your experience helps us break down barriers. (Select all that apply)
  • If you did have one, how did they help?

  • The Future of Care

  • What would help you feel fully supported during postpartum recovery? (Select all that apply)
  • How likely would you use a postnatal retreat designed for Black mothers?
  • Picture your ideal postpartum support:

  • Share Your Full Story (Optional)

  • Your story has the power to transform care for Black mothers. 

    If you're comfortable sharing more about your experience in a 30-minute conversation, we'd be honored to listen. Your insights will directly shape:

    • Our postnatal retreat services
    • Community education programs
    • Policy advocacy efforts

    Share your email below, and we'll send interview details.

    This is entirely optional. All stories are anonymized unless you specify otherwise.

    Whether or not you share, we deeply value your truth.

  • Demographics (Optional but helps us track disparities)
    Age range:      
    Zip code:      
    Insurance type:      

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