The Power of Touch: Massage During Labor
Massage and touch can be a powerful and effective tool for helping women during childbirth. The use of massage is not a new concept. The earliest re…
Shalon’s Echo: A Cry for Maternal Health Justice
My heart is heavy as I read the story of Shalon Irving’s death three weeks after giving birth to her baby. Shalon Irving was a 36-year-old Black wom…
The History of the Black Midwife
The historical role of the African American midwife was one of hope and health; whose expertise helped define cultural perceptions of motherhood, protected, uplifted and empowered……
Traditional Home Birth Supplies
Traditional Home Birth Supplies Home birth is an ancient tradition and the most sacred place to birth. Birth takes place in tents, igloos, huts, apartments,……
Babies Don’t Cry In Africa
Attending To Baby’s Needs “African Parenting Styles We Like,” expands parenting as a cultural framework, and not an individual concept. The US creates parenting guidelines……
A Baby Loses Her Mother
A Baby Loses Her Mother Black Women are Dying in Childbirth. My heart is heavy, as I read the story of Shalon Irving’s death three……
The Danger of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, particularly in the Black community. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy induced con…
Help Black Mothers Get Maternal Care
While pregnancy-related risk factors such as hypertension, anemia, and gestational diabetes can affect any expecting mother, Black women often experie…
