@ashmamafit_

When I see a Black woman share photos of herself and her newborn baby, my first reaction is to sigh in relief… then be happy, I wish it could be just happy. My first reaction is because I know that Black women are 3-5x more likely to die from a pregnancy, birth, or postpartum-related cause. The same knowledge I had going into labor with my first, and when I went for a VBAC 2.5 years later; both ending in c-sections. As much as I’d love to feel like we’re safe and protected during such a vulnerable time in our life, but it’s just not always the case. Education and knowing resources available are empowering; they could also be life saving. There’s much to be done, but I’d like to start where I always turn to: community. Tag birth workers, doulas, midwives, expecting mamas to be put in touch with each other to help make strides in a better direction ✨ Here are a few of my fav resources: @thekynship @birthqueenorg @awerkingmama . #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #blackbirthmatters #blackbirthworkers #blackdoula #blackdoulas #blackmidwife #blackmidwives #doulasupport