#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

She went viral for her $47 wedding dress… then tragedy struck 💔 Kiara Brokenbrough, who once went viral for her incredibly simple and budget-friendly wedding, has tragically passed away during childbirth at just 32 years old 💔 Her son Jonah was born on March 30 and is currently in the NICU, s

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

A lawsuit is making waves after a woman challenged a program specifically designed to reduce the higher mortality rates among Black mothers and infants. These initiatives exist because the data is real and the disparities are deadly. When equity efforts are attacked instead of supported, it exposes

Black mothers deserve more than being praised for strength. We deserve support, care, safety, and space to be poured into, too. I honor the beauty, resilience, and realities of the maternal journey. 💖✨ #SupportBlackMothers #MaternalMentalHealth #REVIVE323 #REVIVEHer #TheWeeklyPou

She went viral for her $47 wedding dress… then tragedy struck 💔 Kiara Brokenbrough, who once went viral for her incredibly simple and budget-friendly wedding, has tragically passed away during childbirth at just 32 years old 💔 Her son Jonah was born on March 30 and is currently in the NICU, s

A lawsuit is making waves after a woman challenged a program specifically designed to reduce the higher mortality rates among Black mothers and infants. These initiatives exist because the data is real and the disparities are deadly. When equity efforts are attacked instead of supported, it exposes

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