Maryland lawmakers ‘disheartened’ by persistent inequities in Black maternal health outcomes

Persistent inequities in Black maternal health outcomes 'dishearten' Maryland lawmakers

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,119

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Del. Jennifer White Holland (D-Baltimore County) said she has a new “anchor” to her work as a legislator pushing to improve maternal health outcomes — her name is Ryleigh, the delegate’s 6-month-old daughter.

Juggling diaper changes for her “deputy delegate” and her legislative duties is giving White Holland firsthand working mom experience. But it was moving through the medical system as a Black pregnant woman that showed her how much still needs to be done …

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