Black women in the UK are three times more likely to die in childbirth than White women, highlighting stark ethnic inequalities in maternal health outcomes. A 2022 Women and Equalities Committee inquiry identified systemic barriers, biases, and gaps in care. Several recent policies such as the Maternity Disparities Taskforce and the Women’s Health Strategy have aimed to address these issues, though little progress has been made to improve the variation in positive outcomes for Black women giving birth. This inquiry will assess barriers to progress, examine the effectiveness of current policies and strategies, and explore how local services and community-based care can reduce disparities and improve outcomes for Black mothers.