As we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week, it's crucial to acknowledge that supporting improved maternal health outcomes for Black mothers is not merely a week-long endeavor—it's a continuous, year-round commitment.
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She Insisted: Vigilance & Postpartum Preeclampsia
Her vigilance was with her over the years, even as she supported my postpartum recovery. Days after delivering my daughter, it was my mother who noticed I wasn’t feeling well. She ended up ringing the alarm for me when I couldn’t recognize that I may have been at risk for blood pressure complications of my own.
Birth Trauma and the Black Birth Narrative
How do we protect our narrative and stop it from becoming the medical systems’ tool for fear mongering? And how do we do this while honoring those who have been harmed? These are not simple questions. But we can all play a role in the answers.
Share Your Black Maternal Health Story
All of our stories are like wells, providing growth for ourselves, our diverse narrative, and our maternal health advocacy.
Who is Well Worth Watering? Why ALL of Our Voices Matter For Black Maternal Health
I will share our stories of pain and peace, laughter and sorrow, tragedy and triumph, to help nourish a whole and balanced picture of what our maternal health looks like.