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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I've Got a Podcast! Listen now on Anchor
After months of telling myself it wasn’t worth it—a direct contradiction to what I want this platform to stand for—I decided to supplement my writing with a podcast!
Finding Gems in an Anxious Place
On a regular day, I can second guess and worry myself into oblivion. But the uncertainty of The Rona and all the chaos she has brought with her? It’s turned the heat all the way up on my anxiety. And as much as I might tell myself that I am, I know I’m not alone.
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.
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.