Meet the Momma’s Kit, an At-Home Maternal Health Pack for Black Patients

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September 25, 2023

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According to the CDC, Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States, with white women three times less likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause. One of the big reasons? Because doctors don’t take their concerns and complaints seriously.

Spora Health, an inclusive, virtual-first primary care provider that caters to BIPOC folk, knew something needed fixing. To help their patients, they developed a health monitoring system for pregnant Black individuals. The entire approach involves online education, a welcoming community, one-on-one support, and a kit to monitor and track their vitals, all from the comfort of their own home.

Theresa Christine Johnson

Theresa entered the world of design through The Dieline. With a background in writing and journalism, she has a passion for discovery and cultivating human connections. Her work for The Dieline is a constant journey to deeply understand all facets of the design process and to investigate what makes designers tick. Theresa’s writing has taken her snorkeling in between the tectonic plates in Iceland, horseback riding through a rural Brazilian town, and riding an octopus art car at Burning Man with Susan Sarandon as part of a funeral procession for Timothy Leary (long story). When not writing, she is planning her next trip or taking too many pictures of her cat.