The Maternal Near Miss Study

The Maternal Near Miss Study is a powerful storytelling project that centers the voices of birthing people of color who have survived maternal near miss events: life-threatening complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum. Through in-depth qualitative interviews, we also gather stories from their partners, healthcare providers, and surviving family members who have endured the loss of a loved one due to maternal causes.

This project creates a space for healing, reflection, and visibility. By honoring these lived experiences, we aim to inform and transform maternal health policy, clinical practices, and care strategies—ensuring that the realities of those most impacted are at the heart of systemic change.

Click here to read our protocol paper!

Learn more about our community partners:

• Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, Inc.
• Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project