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 United States has the highest maternal death rate among high-income nations, with Black women experiencing 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 notably higher at 10.93 per 1,000 live births, compared to 4.48 for non-Hispanic White infants.

The resolution emphasizes the need to raise awareness about these racial inequities in maternal health and acknowledges the role of organizations like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, which observes Black Maternal Health Week annually from April 11-17. By designating April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month, the Vermont General Assembly aims to draw attention to the critical issues surrounding Black maternal health and support efforts to improve access to comprehensive prenatal care and health insurance for Black women. The Secretary of State is tasked with sending a copy of this resolution to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to further promote awareness and advocacy.