Where the #birthjustice and #birthequity folk? Emphasis on southern, rural and care deserts especially?
November 12, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Where the #birthjustice and #birthequity folk? Emphasis on southern, rural and care deserts especially?
perinatal wellness & black maternal health #sanfrancisco #blackhealth #blackfamilies #birthequity #communitycare #reproductivejustice #healingjustice #blackwellness
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM
perinatal wellness & black maternal health #sanfrancisco #blackhealth #blackfamilies #birthequity #communitycare #reproductivejustice #healingjustice #blackwellness
Join us for the 2025 ATL Black Maternal Health Walk and Block Party presented by BMMA, Inc., City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Constituent Services (OCS), and 4Kira4Moms!
Register now at bit.ly/atlwbp25
#BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #ReproductiveJustice #BirthEquity #BirthJustice
Register now at bit.ly/atlwbp25
#BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #ReproductiveJustice #BirthEquity #BirthJustice
March 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us for the 2025 ATL Black Maternal Health Walk and Block Party presented by BMMA, Inc., City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Constituent Services (OCS), and 4Kira4Moms!
Register now at bit.ly/atlwbp25
#BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #ReproductiveJustice #BirthEquity #BirthJustice
Register now at bit.ly/atlwbp25
#BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #ReproductiveJustice #BirthEquity #BirthJustice
A new study is making the postpartum care provided by community midwives more visible, and the findings carry implications for perinatal health broadly.
🔗Read the study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
➡️ Visit CBDR online: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity
🔗Read the study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
➡️ Visit CBDR online: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity
October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A new study is making the postpartum care provided by community midwives more visible, and the findings carry implications for perinatal health broadly.
🔗Read the study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
➡️ Visit CBDR online: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity
🔗Read the study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
➡️ Visit CBDR online: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity
Illinois Medicaid is now covering home visiting services for pregnant & parenting individuals. The new benefit brings health education, screenings, referrals, & support directly to families, advancing #BirthEquity and improving maternal and child health statewide. www.illinois.gov/news/release...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Illinois Medicaid is now covering home visiting services for pregnant & parenting individuals. The new benefit brings health education, screenings, referrals, & support directly to families, advancing #BirthEquity and improving maternal and child health statewide. www.illinois.gov/news/release...
🔍Explore the research: doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004667.pub6
➡️Visit us online: fhcq.org/cbdr
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#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter #CommunityBirthData #IDM2026 #OneMillionMore #IDM
➡️Visit us online: fhcq.org/cbdr
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#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter #CommunityBirthData #IDM2026 #OneMillionMore #IDM
May 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🔍Explore the research: doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004667.pub6
➡️Visit us online: fhcq.org/cbdr
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#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter #CommunityBirthData #IDM2026 #OneMillionMore #IDM
➡️Visit us online: fhcq.org/cbdr
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#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter #CommunityBirthData #IDM2026 #OneMillionMore #IDM
When your doula client who is planning a community birth needs a transfer of care, you are often the one constant. Smooth Transitions works to build better collaboration between community midwives, hospital providers, and EMS when a transfer of care happens, and doulas are a vital part #BirthEquity
September 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
When your doula client who is planning a community birth needs a transfer of care, you are often the one constant. Smooth Transitions works to build better collaboration between community midwives, hospital providers, and EMS when a transfer of care happens, and doulas are a vital part #BirthEquity
Next chapter loading as my doctoral journey culminates: Creative Grace, LLC
#consulting #creative #strategic #faithful #author #artist #advocate #publicpolicy #humanrights #birthequity #womensempowerment #childwelfare #interfaith #relationships #community #healing #blacksky
#consulting #creative #strategic #faithful #author #artist #advocate #publicpolicy #humanrights #birthequity #womensempowerment #childwelfare #interfaith #relationships #community #healing #blacksky
August 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Next chapter loading as my doctoral journey culminates: Creative Grace, LLC
#consulting #creative #strategic #faithful #author #artist #advocate #publicpolicy #humanrights #birthequity #womensempowerment #childwelfare #interfaith #relationships #community #healing #blacksky
#consulting #creative #strategic #faithful #author #artist #advocate #publicpolicy #humanrights #birthequity #womensempowerment #childwelfare #interfaith #relationships #community #healing #blacksky
Together, we work toward a future where all Black birthing people have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #BirthEquity
#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #BirthEquity
April 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Together, we work toward a future where all Black birthing people have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #BirthEquity
#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #BirthEquity
One answer is midwives. Midwifery care has been shown to improve maternal outcomes and reduce preventable deaths. We need to invest in Native-led maternity care.#IndigiSky #NativeHealth #Midwives #BirthEquity #IndigiSky #native #nativesky #midwives #IndigenousHealth #BirthEquity
Native Mothers in Arizona Have Highest Rate of Life-Threatening Complications
Overview: A six-year Arizona study found that Native patients experienced the highest and fastest-rising rates of life-threatening birth complications. A six-year study at two Arizona hospitals reveal...
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September 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
One answer is midwives. Midwifery care has been shown to improve maternal outcomes and reduce preventable deaths. We need to invest in Native-led maternity care.#IndigiSky #NativeHealth #Midwives #BirthEquity #IndigiSky #native #nativesky #midwives #IndigenousHealth #BirthEquity
How Birth Equity Determines the Future of Justice and Democracy
https://f.mtr.cool/ihmezufdwi
Treating childbirth as a public responsibility rather than a private choice ensures children’s rights, and prevents systemic inequality. Esther Afolaranmi #birthequity
https://f.mtr.cool/ihmezufdwi
Treating childbirth as a public responsibility rather than a private choice ensures children’s rights, and prevents systemic inequality. Esther Afolaranmi #birthequity
September 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
How Birth Equity Determines the Future of Justice and Democracy
https://f.mtr.cool/ihmezufdwi
Treating childbirth as a public responsibility rather than a private choice ensures children’s rights, and prevents systemic inequality. Esther Afolaranmi #birthequity
https://f.mtr.cool/ihmezufdwi
Treating childbirth as a public responsibility rather than a private choice ensures children’s rights, and prevents systemic inequality. Esther Afolaranmi #birthequity
Our hosts chat with @GlowMaven on birth equity, caregiving, & reproductive justice in NYC -- why it’s a human rights issue & what still needs to change!
YouTube: youtu.be/LmmMf2-hezk
Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/simxIyOHAWb
#BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #NYC
YouTube: youtu.be/LmmMf2-hezk
Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/simxIyOHAWb
#BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #NYC
September 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Our hosts chat with @GlowMaven on birth equity, caregiving, & reproductive justice in NYC -- why it’s a human rights issue & what still needs to change!
YouTube: youtu.be/LmmMf2-hezk
Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/simxIyOHAWb
#BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #NYC
YouTube: youtu.be/LmmMf2-hezk
Spotify: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/simxIyOHAWb
#BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #NYC
The Dads to Doulas program is changing the story by training expectant Black fathers to be powerful advocates during pregnancy and birth. Learn more on the Love One Another blog:
indianapolisfaith.org/love-one-another
#LoveOneAnother #BlackMaternalHealth #DadsToDoulas #BirthEquity #HealthyFamilies
indianapolisfaith.org/love-one-another
#LoveOneAnother #BlackMaternalHealth #DadsToDoulas #BirthEquity #HealthyFamilies
July 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Dads to Doulas program is changing the story by training expectant Black fathers to be powerful advocates during pregnancy and birth. Learn more on the Love One Another blog:
indianapolisfaith.org/love-one-another
#LoveOneAnother #BlackMaternalHealth #DadsToDoulas #BirthEquity #HealthyFamilies
indianapolisfaith.org/love-one-another
#LoveOneAnother #BlackMaternalHealth #DadsToDoulas #BirthEquity #HealthyFamilies
This isn’t a pilot program. It’s permanent, built by doulas rooted in Black feminist reproductive justice. An advisory council will guide it, & a fund will grow the workforce—recognizing doulas as essential to community health. #BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice
August 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This isn’t a pilot program. It’s permanent, built by doulas rooted in Black feminist reproductive justice. An advisory council will guide it, & a fund will grow the workforce—recognizing doulas as essential to community health. #BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice
Justice begins at birth.
The conditions a child is born into can shape health, education, housing, safety and climate resilience.
If we want different outcomes, we have to examine where those outcomes begin.
Every child deserves a fair start.
#FairStartMovement #BirthEquity
The conditions a child is born into can shape health, education, housing, safety and climate resilience.
If we want different outcomes, we have to examine where those outcomes begin.
Every child deserves a fair start.
#FairStartMovement #BirthEquity
August 25, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Justice begins at birth.
The conditions a child is born into can shape health, education, housing, safety and climate resilience.
If we want different outcomes, we have to examine where those outcomes begin.
Every child deserves a fair start.
#FairStartMovement #BirthEquity
The conditions a child is born into can shape health, education, housing, safety and climate resilience.
If we want different outcomes, we have to examine where those outcomes begin.
Every child deserves a fair start.
#FairStartMovement #BirthEquity
(4/4)...National Breastfeeding Month is the perfect time to join the CBDR community.
Let’s build stronger data and better outcomes—together.
👉 Learn more and join the CBDR: https://www.qualityhealth.org/cbdr/
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter
Let’s build stronger data and better outcomes—together.
👉 Learn more and join the CBDR: https://www.qualityhealth.org/cbdr/
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter
August 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
(4/4)...National Breastfeeding Month is the perfect time to join the CBDR community.
Let’s build stronger data and better outcomes—together.
👉 Learn more and join the CBDR: https://www.qualityhealth.org/cbdr/
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter
Let’s build stronger data and better outcomes—together.
👉 Learn more and join the CBDR: https://www.qualityhealth.org/cbdr/
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife #BirthCenter
💙Today's MCHA Monthly Meeting focus was Maternal Mental Health and addressing maternal health disparities across California. Together, we shared data, insights, and solutions to improve care for families with recent births.
#MaternalMentalHealth #HealthEquity #MCHA #PublicHealth #BirthEquity
#MaternalMentalHealth #HealthEquity #MCHA #PublicHealth #BirthEquity
May 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
💙Today's MCHA Monthly Meeting focus was Maternal Mental Health and addressing maternal health disparities across California. Together, we shared data, insights, and solutions to improve care for families with recent births.
#MaternalMentalHealth #HealthEquity #MCHA #PublicHealth #BirthEquity
#MaternalMentalHealth #HealthEquity #MCHA #PublicHealth #BirthEquity
The most powerful thing you can do for a child is make sure the world they are born into was built with them in mind. Every child. No exceptions.
Support FSM today 🌍
fairstartmovement.org
What world do you want every child born into? 👇
#FairStartMovement #EveryChildMatters #BirthEquity #FSM
Support FSM today 🌍
fairstartmovement.org
What world do you want every child born into? 👇
#FairStartMovement #EveryChildMatters #BirthEquity #FSM
May 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The most powerful thing you can do for a child is make sure the world they are born into was built with them in mind. Every child. No exceptions.
Support FSM today 🌍
fairstartmovement.org
What world do you want every child born into? 👇
#FairStartMovement #EveryChildMatters #BirthEquity #FSM
Support FSM today 🌍
fairstartmovement.org
What world do you want every child born into? 👇
#FairStartMovement #EveryChildMatters #BirthEquity #FSM
👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 Family Focus is expanding its #BirthEquity Initiative to center fathers & caregivers as vital partners in parenting. Families now have access to free doula care, home visits for up to 12 months, & long-term support through their trusted community-based model. bit.ly/4e4bixT
Family Focus expands its Birth Equity program with special emphasis on fathers
The Chicago-area nonprofit Family Focus is expanding its Birth Equity Initiative, dedicated to promoting inclusive family support with a special focus on actively involving fathers and caregivers.
abc7chicago.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 Family Focus is expanding its #BirthEquity Initiative to center fathers & caregivers as vital partners in parenting. Families now have access to free doula care, home visits for up to 12 months, & long-term support through their trusted community-based model. bit.ly/4e4bixT
Welcome, Texas !We're celebrating 7 Texas practices that have joined the Community Birth Data Registry. Thank you for being part of this mission.
📍 Are you a community birth midwife in Texas? Join your colleagues
➡️ Learn more: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife
📍 Are you a community birth midwife in Texas? Join your colleagues
➡️ Learn more: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife
March 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Welcome, Texas !We're celebrating 7 Texas practices that have joined the Community Birth Data Registry. Thank you for being part of this mission.
📍 Are you a community birth midwife in Texas? Join your colleagues
➡️ Learn more: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife
📍 Are you a community birth midwife in Texas? Join your colleagues
➡️ Learn more: fhcq.org/cbdr
#CBDR #FHCQ #CommunityBirth #BirthEquity #HomeBirthMidwife
Black women in IL are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related medical conditions than white women. But thanks to a grant from Illinois' #BirthEquity Initiative, the Winning Start Winnebago program will help ensure safer pregnancies & healthier births.
How Winnebago County plans to address high pregnancy deaths among Black women
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Health Department will launch a program to address high mortality rates among Black women during pregnancy. The Illinois Department of Public Health ann…
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January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Black women in IL are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related medical conditions than white women. But thanks to a grant from Illinois' #BirthEquity Initiative, the Winning Start Winnebago program will help ensure safer pregnancies & healthier births.
✨ Meet Kérène Kabambi! As Assistant Project Manager at New Jersey Birth Equity Alliance (NJBEFA), Kérène champions racial and birth equity through transformative programming. Her commitment to social justice is an inspiration. 💜 #SocialJustice #BirthEquity
Learn more via the link in our bio!
Learn more via the link in our bio!
February 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
✨ Meet Kérène Kabambi! As Assistant Project Manager at New Jersey Birth Equity Alliance (NJBEFA), Kérène champions racial and birth equity through transformative programming. Her commitment to social justice is an inspiration. 💜 #SocialJustice #BirthEquity
Learn more via the link in our bio!
Learn more via the link in our bio!
📣 Big news for #MaternalHealth in Illinois!
SB2437 has passed both ILGA Houses & is headed to the Governor’s desk!
This is a huge step toward #BirthEquity & dignity, making sure all birthing people—no matter their income—have the support they need for a safe, empowered & healthy birth experience
SB2437 has passed both ILGA Houses & is headed to the Governor’s desk!
This is a huge step toward #BirthEquity & dignity, making sure all birthing people—no matter their income—have the support they need for a safe, empowered & healthy birth experience
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📣 Big news for #MaternalHealth in Illinois!
SB2437 has passed both ILGA Houses & is headed to the Governor’s desk!
This is a huge step toward #BirthEquity & dignity, making sure all birthing people—no matter their income—have the support they need for a safe, empowered & healthy birth experience
SB2437 has passed both ILGA Houses & is headed to the Governor’s desk!
This is a huge step toward #BirthEquity & dignity, making sure all birthing people—no matter their income—have the support they need for a safe, empowered & healthy birth experience
OMG!! 🥳 Can’t wait to share w my fellow ABEST #BirthEquity Taskforce members who are working to meet #reproductivejustice standards for all birthing & pregnant-capable people in Benton Harbor & all of Berrien County! State & local is where we can hold the line/ensure progress despite 45/47 & P2025.
December 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM
OMG!! 🥳 Can’t wait to share w my fellow ABEST #BirthEquity Taskforce members who are working to meet #reproductivejustice standards for all birthing & pregnant-capable people in Benton Harbor & all of Berrien County! State & local is where we can hold the line/ensure progress despite 45/47 & P2025.
🚨 Take Action for #BirthEquity
West Suburban Medical Center’s decision to cut midwife & family physician delivery privileges puts patients at risk and undermines birth equity on Chicago’s West Side.
📢 Demand accountability & support #MaternalHealth! Sign the petition now:
West Suburban Medical Center’s decision to cut midwife & family physician delivery privileges puts patients at risk and undermines birth equity on Chicago’s West Side.
📢 Demand accountability & support #MaternalHealth! Sign the petition now:
Sign the Petition
Petition for Hospital Accountability and Birth Equity At West Suburban Medical Center
buff.ly
January 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 Take Action for #BirthEquity
West Suburban Medical Center’s decision to cut midwife & family physician delivery privileges puts patients at risk and undermines birth equity on Chicago’s West Side.
📢 Demand accountability & support #MaternalHealth! Sign the petition now:
West Suburban Medical Center’s decision to cut midwife & family physician delivery privileges puts patients at risk and undermines birth equity on Chicago’s West Side.
📢 Demand accountability & support #MaternalHealth! Sign the petition now: