Black Canadian Perinatal Health Information Network
Research & Information in One Space.
Connecting researchers, care providers, advocates, families, and community organizations across Black perinatal and reproductive health.
Sharing Our Knowledge.
Finding information about Black perinatal health in Canada is challenging, but the Mino Care team is committed to sharing knowledge and creating space for others to do the same. BCPHIN connects researchers, professionals, and advocates working to advance Black maternal and reproductive health. Access research, tools, data, and events— while contributing to a growing network dedicated to equity, collaboration, and change.
About Us
Black and racialized perinatal health, brought together.
BCPHIN is a Mino Care initiative connecting researchers, clinicians, and advocates across Canada. We gather the research, tools, data, and community advancing Black and racialized perinatal and reproductive health - and make it available in one place.
Get to know who we are, what we do, and why this network exists.
About usWhat We Know
CANADIAN BLACK PERINATAL HEALTH STATS
1.5 million
Black people in Canada
775,000+
Black women in Canada
Unknown
Number of births or pregnancies by Black persons
8.4x
Black people 8.4x more likely to experience racial discrimination
8.9%
infants born to Black women in Canada were preterm compared to 5.9% of white women
US BASED STATS
3-4x
to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women
3x
Black newborns die at three times the rate of White newborns.
5.2x
pregnancy-related mortality ratio (PRMR) for Black women with at least a college degree was still 5.2 x that of their white counterparts
Research Database
Explore our growing database of academic papers focused on Black maternal, perinatal, and reproductive health from Canada, the US, and the UK. Initially developed to highlight Canadian research, this resource now includes international studies and will continue to expand as we uncover and share more knowledge. Use this space to search, learn, and contribute to the growing body of work advancing Black health.
Black Perinatal Health Resources
This section connects you with practical resources, academic and community-led initiatives supporting Black families, researchers, and advocates. Stay informed, get involved, and discover the work being done to promote equity and care across the perinatal journey.
Books to Read
Explore a curated list of books on Black maternal, perinatal, and reproductive health. From lived experiences, history and theory to critical research, these titles offer insight, context, and inspiration for learning and advocacy.
Monthly Spotlight
Gabrielle Retta & Gemma Kabeya
Graduates of the Master of Health Science in Translational Research Program (TRP) at the University of Toronto, they founded the Black Birthing Experience Project for their capstone project. They partnered with the Birth Place Lab to develop this initiative that features a patient handbook focused on self-advocacy through different stages of care, as well as a caregiver guidebook to improve Black perinatal health-care outcomes. Alongside the BPL, Retta and Kabeya surveyed 145 people who identify as Black to understand differences in care delivery models and patient outcomes from midwives and obstetrician-gynecologists. Retta and Kabeya hope their project brings attention to the need for more evidence in this area and plan to further develop The Black Birthing Experience Project.
Black Maternal Health Week 2026
The official theme for Black Maternal Health Week 2026 (#BMHW26): "From Awareness to Accountability: The Role of Families, Allies & Systems in Black Maternal Health" Held annually on April 11–17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. Toronto Black Maternal Health Week (TBMHW) by Black Maternal Health Collective Canada focused on "Amplifying Our Voices" — emphasizing the importance of sharing and listening to Black maternal health stories in Canada. Stay tuned for more information about 2027!
History of Black Maternal Health in Canada
Early 1600s-1960s
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Research Opportunities & Events
Discover and share research on Black perinatal and reproductive health. Browse current studies, projects, and opportunities—or submit your own research, events, and conferences to our Black Perinatal Health Information Board. Join a growing community committed to knowledge sharing and advancing health equity.