Caring Causes - Cocolife.black

 Cocolife.black is proud to announce that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has renewed its sponsorship for a second year, supporting our Perinatal Health Equity Academy. This continued partnership underscores a shared commitment to addressing the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women and birthing people.

Black women and birthing individuals face a maternal mortality rate up to five times higher than their white counterparts due to pregnancy-related causes. Additionally, 17.3% of Black women report experiencing mistreatment during childbirth, including loss of autonomy, verbal abuse, and neglect. Numerous studies have shown that doulas can significantly improve health outcomes for Black and Brown birthing individuals, both during pregnancy and postpartum.

Cocolife.black’s Perinatal Health Equity Academy was established to address these disparities through culturally-congruent, trauma-informed, and resilience-oriented education and support. Our program offers coaching, community-building, and comprehensive education tailored to the diverse needs of our community. 

"We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering space for current and future doulas who will serve BIPOC birthing people, ensuring they receive the birthing and postpartum experiences they deserve," said Alexia Doumbouya, Doula and President at Cocolife.black. "The generous support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through the renewal of this sponsorship, enables us to expand our efforts and train more doulas, further strengthening the doula workforce."

Together, we are fostering a future where every birthing person receives the respectful, compassionate, and equitable care they deserve.

About Cocolife.black

Cocolife.black is a Black-woman-led 501c3 dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes for Black birthing people. We collaborate with other community-based organizations, academic institutions, health systems and plans, faith-based entities, and the community to help improve outcomes for Black moms in three key stages: pregnancy, postpartum, and compassion (loss of a child or significant loved one). They are also the national doula training partner for The MOMS Tour.

About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global faith community dedicated to following Jesus Christ and serving individuals and communities around the world. The Church is committed to humanitarian efforts and initiatives that promote health, education, and self-reliance.