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BLACK RHYTHM & BLUES
Postpartum Cardiovascular Health Education & Prevention
BLACK Rhythm & Blues is a maternal cardiovascular health initiative addressing the elevated risk of postpartum heart complications among Black and BIPOC birthing people. We promote early detection, home monitoring, and culturally relevant education from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum.
Postpartum care does not end at six weeks. Your heart matters after birth.
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Early Detection
Support for blood pressure awareness and symptom recognition.
Home Monitorin
Tools that help families track warning signs safely at home.
Community Educatio
Workshops, events, and culturally grounded health communication.
What Is BLACK Rhythm & Blues?
BLACK Rhythm & Blues is a prevention-focused maternal heart health education initiative designed to reduce preventable postpartum cardiovascular complications. We center Black maternal health equity by supporting families with education, practical tools, and community-based pathways to care.
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Focus: postpartum heart health and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
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Timeline: prenatal through 12 months postpartum
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Approach: education, early detection, and community support
What Is BLACK Rhythm & Blues?
Early Detection & Screening
Community-based screenings and education that reinforce early recognition of risk factors and warning signs.
Hypertensive Disorders Education
Practical education on preeclampsia, postpartum hypertension, and when symptoms require urgent medical attention.
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Awareness
Awareness-building around postpartum cardiomyopathy and other cardiac warning signs that can be missed or minimized.
Referral & Care Navigation
Support connecting families to primary care and cardiology, including encouragement for postpartum follow-up.
Know the Warning Signs
If you are pregnant or postpartum and experience concerning symptoms, trust your instincts and seek medical care. This page provides general education and does not replace medical advice.
Warning Sign List:
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Severe or persistent headache
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Vision changes (blurred vision, seeing spots)
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Chest pain, chest pressure, or shortness of breath
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Swelling of the face/hands that feels sudden or severe
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Rapid weight gain in a short period of time
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Heart racing, dizziness, fainting, or extreme fatigue
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Upper right abdominal pain or nausea/vomiting that feels unusual
If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
PARTNER WITH US SECTION (Managed Care + Sponsors)
We collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and managed care organizations committed to maternal mortality prevention and postpartum care improvement.
Partnership Options:
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Sponsor monitoring kits and education tools
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Support community workshops or screening events
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Provide in-kind resources or outreach support
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Collaborate on referral pathways and follow-up reinforcement