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What Is A Doula Really
Read more: What Is A Doula ReallyWhat is a doula in layman’s terms? I doula is someone who stands in the gap for you when you are pregnant. They are like that friend you had when you were younger that was always there to support you through everything, that’s pretty much what a doula is in layman’s terms. Professionally what is…
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Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – Louisiana Illuminator
Read more: Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis – Louisiana IlluminatorHOUSTON — Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant. Despite a history of uterine fibroids, she never lost faith that she would someday have a child. But, just five weeks after confirming her pregnancy, and the day after a gender-reveal party where she announced she was having a…
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“I just don’t want to die, while giving birth”.
Read more: “I just don’t want to die, while giving birth”.Midwife Victoria Buchanan hears a common refrain from pregnant Black women in her care: “Oh, I just don’t want to die,” Buchanan said they tell her. “I just want to come out of here alive. I want to have a healthy baby. I want to be next to my kids.” Buchanan, 28, believes that she…
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1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: U.S. report
Read more: 1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: U.S. reportAs the U.S. battles rising maternal death rates, 1 in 5 mothers say they were verbally abused, ignored or otherwise disrespected by health care providers during maternal care. — Read on www.axios.com/2023/08/23/mothers-mistreated-pregnancy-care
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Breastfeeding, The Importance Of It.
Read more: Breastfeeding, The Importance Of It.August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month when we celebrate and support those who choose to breastfeed their babies. August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week and it is important to note that a significant percentage of women of color don’t breastfeed. I once spoke to a young lady and asked if she breastfed her baby and…
