About #NotUsSC

#NotUsSC empowers Black women and their communities by increasing knowledge of perinatal health, promoting advocacy, and strengthening support systems—until no more mothers, sisters, friends, or aunties are lost to preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth.

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
define their future, and change the world.

Mission

Our mission is to provide culturally sound education, build responsive support mechanisms, and promote safe, affirming environments that reflect and respect the perinatal needs of Black mothers and birthing people in South Carolina.

Vision

#NotUsSC envisions a future where Black women in South Carolina are protected, heard, and supported at every stage of pregnancy and beyond through equitable healthcare systems and strong community care, because no one should die giving life

#NotMe #NotHer #NotUs #NotAnymore

Goals

Goal 1: Expand Access to Education

Improve maternal health literacy by expanding access to evidence-based education for Black mothers and birthing people, their support networks, and the broader community across South Carolina.

Goal 2: Build Advocacy Capacity

Strengthen the ability of Black communities to recognize maternal health warning signs, advocate for timely and appropriate responses to maternal health emergencies, and foster community-wide support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period

Goal 3: Foster Supportive Networks

Strengthen community and social support mechanisms for Black mothers by increasing access to and utility of public resources, equipping trusted community members with skills to support maternal health, and building the capacity of networks to promote informed postpartum care