The House Resolution introduced by a group of representatives recognizes the week of April 11 through 17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis affecting Black women, who are disproportionately impacted by high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, such as Black women being 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to White women, and the overall pregnancy-associated mortality rate in Pennsylvania being significantly higher for non-Hispanic Black women.

The resolution emphasizes the urgent need to address these disparities, noting that over 93% of pregnancy-related deaths in Pennsylvania are considered preventable. It also points out that many of these deaths occur beyond the standard medical assistance coverage period for pregnant women, and that a significant portion of affected mothers did not receive adequate prenatal care. By designating this week, the resolution seeks to foster discussions and actions aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for Black women in the state.