#blackmaternalhealth

Pre-eclampsia doesn’t treat everyone equally. Black mothers are 60% more likely to develop pre-eclampsia than white mothers—and more likely to experience severe complications. This isn’t about biology—it’s about bias, access, and care. We deserve better. 💜 Know the signs. Trust Black women. Fig

30 minutes from contractions to baby 👶🏽 … don’t be like me, be prepared 😅 Babies come fast on their time! #baby #laboranddelivery #birthstory #momsoftiktok #blackmaternalhealth

Replying to @user4115567867520 I’ve seen the comments saying, “This is your sign that you need to stop having children.” 🤦🏾‍♀️ But here’s the truth: postpartum preeclampsia isn’t about how many kids you have. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first child or your ninth — this condition can affect any w

Cousins, by now I know you have heard about the tragic loss of Dr. Janell Green-Smith. Her passing has shaken our entire community and has pushed me to finally speak on something that has been heavy on my spirit for a very long time. We should not be burying Black women for bringing life into t

This is the letter I provided my birth center the day I was went in to give birth to my son. The journey of bringing a new life into this world is a precious one, but it’s also essential to be proactive about your health and well-being. For Black women, the statistics are alarming—Black women ar

IYKYK. . . #postpartum #preeclampsia #preeclampsiasurvivor #highriskpregnancy #blackmaternalhealth

Replying to @_kayyyyythefoodie Black women are 2-3x more likely to develop preeclpasia during pregnancy, birth or postpartum- and the culprit has nothing to do with biology or genetics 🧬 #blackmoms #blackmaternalhealth #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverynurse #nursetok

Celebrating this week with a pic of my 33 month old breastfeeding toddler and me having a boob moment. We outchea! #blackbreastfeedingweek #worldbreastfeedingmonth #blackmomsdobreastfeed #blackmaternalhealth #blackinfanthealth #breastfeedingmom #celebrateyourself #babiesarethebest

It’s no secret that us woman of color get treated differently than our white counterparts. It’s important for everyone to be aware of what we face as this are serious issues that can be preventable! It wasn’t until, I started hearing how black maternal health was a serious issue when I first found

Medical mistrust didn’t appear out of nowhere. In this clip, we talk about the history of the Black body in medicine — and how that history still shapes maternal health outcomes today. Trust has roots. So does mistrust. What does rebuilding trust in healthcare actually require? Follow

Cousins, by now I know you have heard about the tragic loss of Dr. Janell Green-Smith. Her passing has shaken our entire community and has pushed me to finally speak on something that has been heavy on my spirit for a very long time. We should not be burying Black women for bringing life into t

IYKYK. . . #postpartum #preeclampsia #preeclampsiasurvivor #highriskpregnancy #blackmaternalhealth