Arkansas is in a Maternal Healthcare Crisis! 

We believe that through collective work and responsibility we can change this tragic narrative for the state of Arkansas and the BIPOC community during the childbearing years. 
The CDC ranks Arkansas as the 1st highest maternal mortality rate in the United States with a rate of 40 per 100,000 live births as compared to the national average of 20.1.
In Arkansas, Black women die from maternal mortality at a rate of 71 per 100,000 live births as compared to a rate of 27.8 for non-hispanic white women.
92% of ALL maternal deaths are preventable. Too few women have access to quality and respectable care and advocacy.  We are working to change that!

our impact

142

Clients served at UMN Outreach Community Clinics ​in 2023

30

Births attended by UMN Apprentice Midwives in 2023

10

New BIPOC Doulas began doula training in 2023,
now Certified Doulas! 

56​

Doula Supported Births
​in 2023 

news & events

Upcoming EVENTS...

Childbirth Classes with Nurturing Arrows Tuesday's October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 6p-8p 
Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop Friday October 4, 2024 2P-6P at Ujima Maternity Network 
Birth Emergency Skills Training  Saturday October 5, 2024 9A - 6:15P UCA Integrated Health Science 
Suturing Workshop Sunday October 6, 2024 10A- 5P at Ujima Maternity Network
Ujima Maternity Network Doula Graduation Ceremony Friday October 11, 2024 7p
Maternal Care Community Outreach (MCCO) Saturday October 12, 2024 9a - 12p
Sista Circle with Special guest Tanisha Wormley discussing Maternal and Infant Loss Awareness Month Saturday October 12, 2024 12P-1P
Ujima Fall Family Photo Fundraiser with Najeé Photos ($80 per family/ 20min sessions) at Hendrix College in Conway, AR

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Supporting Black Families in Arkansas to survive and thrive through pregnancy, early parenting, and breast feeding