Black Breastfeeding Week – Why it Matters

August 27, 2021 Published by Cecilia Pearson

Black Breastfeeding Week was created to encourage black moms to breastfeed, connect with fellow breastfeeding moms, and share their stories and photos.

Dr. Chaniece Wallace’s death in childbirth highlights the current Black maternal health crisis

November 5, 2020 Published by Javacia Harris Bowser

Dr. Wallace’s death highlights a tragic trend that Black women must face: Black women die from pregnancy complications two to three times more than their White counterparts

Hear Her campaign to make sure expectant moms are heard

September 27, 2020 Published by Javacia Harris Bowser

The CDC has launched a new campaign to fight against maternal mortality and help new and expectant mothers be heard!

Dads Can Do Hair, Too

August 21, 2020 Published by Javacia Harris Bowser

We talked to three everyday dads who style their daughters’ hair to find out how they learned, why they wanted to, and how doing so has made them better parents.

Woman supporting Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

What you need to know about the Black Maternal Health Momnibus

April 15, 2020 Published by Javacia Harris Bowser

Take a closer look at the Black Maternal Health Momnibus legislation that addresses the high maternal mortality rates among Black women.

When the Mom Village Shows Up

December 16, 2019 Published by Kim HIldenbrand

Diana Elliot left her son with Down Syndrome at the hospital. When she went to court, she was shocked to see moms she’d never met there to support her.