Kansas Birth Equity Network

Who We Are

The Kansas Birth Equity Network (KBEN) is a community-centered network that brings together diverse stakeholders (i.e. parents, community members, community organizations, faith-based organizations, researchers, doulas, midwives, and physicians) to increase awareness of the Black maternal health crisis, understand the impact of racial discrimination and chronic stress on maternal, paternal, and infant outcomes, and develop solutions to improve the health of Black families.

Our network members work together to elevate and affirm Black families and inform birth equity work across the state and region.

Mission

To use a community-centered approach to create solutions that improve Black maternal, paternal, and infant health in Kansas through training, research, healthcare, and advocacy.

Vision

Every Black mom, dad, and infant receives quality and intentional prenatal, neonatal, and postpartum care in Kansas & the Kansas City Metro.