--- title: The Black Women's Health Initiative description: This comprehensive report not only addresses reproductive health inequalities experienced by Black women in the UK but aims to amplify the voices of real women and our commitment to making a change.  image: https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hubfs/Magazine%20on%20the%20wooden%20table_Mock%20covers%20BWHI%20(1).png --- - What we offer - [Hormone & Fertility Test](https://hertilityhealth.com/hormone-and-fertility-testing) - [Egg Freezing](https://hertilityhealth.com/egg-freezing) - [Private Gynaecologist Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/private-gynaecologists) - [Fertility Advisor Calls](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/fertility-advisors) - [Fertility Nutrition Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/fertility-nutritionists) - [Fertility Counselling](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/counsellors) - [Pelvic Ultrasound Scan](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/scanning) - [Menopause Specialist Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/menopause-consultation) - Why Hertility - [Our research](https://hertilityhealth.com/research) - [The Hertility story](https://hertilityhealth.com/thehertilitystory) - [The Hertili-team](https://hertilityhealth.com/team) - [Trying to Conceive](https://hertilityhealth.com/trying-to-conceive) - [Planning future children](https://hertilityhealth.com/planning-future-children) - [Experiencing symptoms](https://hertilityhealth.com/experiencing-symptoms) - [Same-Sex Couples](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/same-sex-guide-to-getting-pregnant) - [Herminology](https://hertilityhealth.com/herminology) - [Knowledge Centre](https://hertilityhealth.com/blog) - [Hertility for employers](https://hertilityhealth.com/employee-benefits) [Start assessment](https://hertilityhealth.com/health-assessment) - What we offer - [Hormone & Fertility Test](https://hertilityhealth.com/hormone-and-fertility-testing) - [Egg Freezing](https://hertilityhealth.com/egg-freezing) - [Private Gynaecologist Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/private-gynaecologists) - [Fertility Advisor Calls](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/fertility-advisors) - [Fertility Nutrition Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/fertility-nutritionists) - [Fertility Counselling](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/counsellors) - [Pelvic Ultrasound Scan](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/scanning) - [Menopause Specialist Consultations](https://hertilityhealth.com/clinical-services/menopause-consultation) - Why Hertility - [Our research](https://hertilityhealth.com/research) - [The Hertility story](https://hertilityhealth.com/thehertilitystory) - [The Hertili-team](https://hertilityhealth.com/team) - [Trying to Conceive](https://hertilityhealth.com/trying-to-conceive) - [Planning future children](https://hertilityhealth.com/planning-future-children) - [Experiencing symptoms](https://hertilityhealth.com/experiencing-symptoms) - [Same-Sex Couples](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/same-sex-guide-to-getting-pregnant) - [Herminology](https://hertilityhealth.com/herminology) - [Knowledge Centre](https://hertilityhealth.com/blog) - [Hertility for employers](https://hertilityhealth.com/employee-benefits) [Login](https://www.hertilityhealth.com/login) New to Hertility? [Start Assessment](https://www.hertilityhealth.com/employee-benefits#) # Welcome to the Black Women's Health Initiative Black women often suffer from worse healthcare outcomes than White women. We're calling out the blatant racial inequalities in women's healthcare. Here's our commitment to driving change. [Download Inequality Report](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/black-womens-health-initiative#Inequality_Report_Download) ## Spotlighting the racial inequalities in healthcare Data has consistently revealed that Black women are at an increased risk of experiencing worse outcomes when it comes to their reproductive health compared to their White counterparts. In order to close these disparities in care, there is a critical need for more diversity in reproductive health research. We are dedicated to closing this data gap by working with partners and our Hertility community to and share these findings in a meaningful way. ### Black women are: ![Landing page tiles\_Tile 2 copy-01 (2)-modified](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20page%20tiles_Tile%202%20copy-01%20(2)-modified.png?width=500&height=500&name=Landing%20page%20tiles_Tile%202%20copy-01%20(2)-modified.png "Landing page tiles_Tile 2 copy-01 (2)-modified") ![Landing page tiles\_Tile 2 copy-02 (1)-modified](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hubfs/Landing%20page%20tiles_Tile%202%20copy-02%20(1)-modified.png "Landing page tiles_Tile 2 copy-02 (1)-modified") ![Landing page tiles\_Tile 2 copy-03 (1)-modified-1](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hubfs/Landing%20page%20tiles_Tile%202%20copy-03%20(1)-modified-1.png "Landing page tiles_Tile 2 copy-03 (1)-modified-1") ## Download The Inequality Report This comprehensive report amplifies the voices of real Black women in the UK, addressing the reproductive health inequalities they experience, in addition to setting out our commitment to driving change.  What's inside? - An analysis of the state of reproductive healthcare for Black women - Real-life testimonials at various stages of reproductive life - Next steps needed in research, education and action - Insights from healthcare practitioners Submit your email in the form to get a copy of the full report sent to your inbox. ![BWHI Mockup 1x1@3x (1)-modified-1](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hubfs/BWHI%20Mockup%201x1@3x%20(1)-modified-1.png "BWHI Mockup 1x1@3x (1)-modified-1") ## "Healthcare was built for the average White, middle-aged, healthy man. Instead, we're building an entirely new version of healthcare from the ground up." Dr. Helen O'Neill, Hertility CEO & Co-founder ![Black women's health initiative](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Deirdre%20BWHI-modified.png?width=200&height=200&name=Deirdre%20BWHI-modified.png "Black women's health initiative") Our first in-person event to launch our Black Women's Health Initiative in February 2023. ## Our commitments to change We know that simply presenting the data is not enough. So as part of the Inequality Report, we are pledging to bring these conversations out of the lab and into the hands of real women everywhere—starting with knowledge, care and data.    ![Hertility](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/reproductive%20report%20lifestyle%20image%20%20(1)-modified.png?width=750&height=750&name=reproductive%20report%20lifestyle%20image%20%20(1)-modified.png "Hertility") ### The knowledge gap We will be supplying free, short videos for Black women and community networks to access, share and enable the circulation of scientifically accurate, actionable health information.  ![Hertility ](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LP-2@3x-modified-1.png?width=750&height=750&name=LP-2@3x-modified-1.png "Hertility ") ### The care gap We will be working with sponsors and key groups to provide access to our services to communities in need, to break down some of the barriers to healthcare that these communities face. ![Hertility](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/hubfs/tharni%20lab-modified-1.png "Hertility") ## The data gap We will continue to close the gaps in UK-specific research data, by undertaking research that foregrounds Black women, with a focus on improving real life patient outcomes. [Download Inequality Report](https://learn.hertilityhealth.com/black-womens-health-initiative#Inequality_Report_Download) We are always open to partnering with organisations, institutions, and individuals who are already committed to promoting change. If you know of a potential partner or would like to learn more about our work, please contact us at [info@hertilityhealth.com](mailto:info@hertilityhealth.com). 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