Pregnancy and childbirth

Empowering Black Mothers: How Goddess Cyn is Transforming the Birthing Experience

Philadelphia-based doula Goddess Cyn of Conscious Womb Care shares how she’s redefining pregnancy and delivery for Black mothers through holistic support, advocacy, and education at every stage of the journey.
01/14/2025

Focus on YOU! Reducing the Risk Factors that Contribute to Pregnancy Complications & Black Maternal Death

Most maternal deaths are preventable--here are practical steps to prepare for motherhood and to reduce the risk of complications.
04/15/2024

Study: Black Women Have Highest Maternal Mortality Rate As Deaths Doubled Across U.S. Since 1999

Structural racism is one cause of these largely preventable deaths, CDC says.
07/05/2023

How A Father’s Tragedy Moved Him To Launch A Black Maternal Health Movement

Bruce McIntyre advocates to end the systemic racism behind the disproportionate deaths of Black mothers-to-be.
06/30/2023