our mothers and us

OMUS

advocacy, Community, fellowship, and information to PROMOte HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND transitions into parenting FOR BLACK & BROWN MOTHERS and families IN ARIZONA.

who we are

OMUS is a local effort in Phoenix, Arizona that aims to increase awareness and facilitate transparent discussion about black maternal health throughout the valley.

what we do

Workshops

research projects

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what we’ve done

Community events, projects, and collaborations.

“I feel like that was almost me”. — Dominique, 39

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their perspectives

in the united states, black and native American women are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

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in Arizona, black and native American women experience preterm labor at a significantly higher rate.

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