The resolution designates April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont, highlighting the alarming disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes for Black women compared to other racial groups. According to a Commonwealth Fund study, the U.S. has the highest maternal death rate among high-income nations, with Black women facing significantly higher rates of maternal mortality (50.5 per 100,000 live births) compared to non-Hispanic White women (14.9 per 100,000 live births). Additionally, the infant mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black infants is reported at 10.93 per 1,000 live births, nearly double that of their White counterparts.

The resolution aims to raise awareness of these critical issues and the lack of access to comprehensive prenatal care and health insurance that contribute to these disparities. It aligns with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance's annual observance of Black Maternal Health Week, which takes place from April 11-17, to address racial inequities in maternal health and celebrate efforts to improve outcomes. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to further support their mission.