Black women are still four-times more likely to die in childbirth – so campaigners are demanding action

The Motherhood Group is hosting this year’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK, running from 22–28 September 2025. The grassroots organisation is bringing together campaigners, health professionals, and mothers to confront one of the country’s starkest health inequalities. The theme is “Make Black Mothers Visible.” It calls for Black women to be counted, heard, and properly supported in maternity care. Activism meets advocacy during Black Maternal Mental Health WeekBlack Maternal Mental Health Week combines grassroots action with national advocacy. Together, these events highlight not only the urgent need for reform but also the resilience and solidarity of Black mothers.