Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood, Inc.

Let’s practice what to say or do during holiday season when unwanted interventions may be suggested and you or your loved one has their preferred birth plan. Join ACTT Facilitator Jerica Wesley, Ph.D., LPC, ALPS via Zoom on Wednesday October 30 at 7 pm to 8:30 Eastern. Sign up here: https://linktr.ee/BCFSM #selfdetermination #bodilyautonomy #informedchoice #inductionoflabor #spontaneouslabor #birthplan #patientsrights

Have you heard about Evidence Based Birth? Do you know that they have an amazing evidence-based podcast to educate and inform birthing families AND birth professionals? You can listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player by searching Evidence Based Birth and episode #332. You won’t want to miss out on this upcoming episode featuring BCFSM Cofounder Leslie Farrington MD #autonomy #dignity #safety #endobstetricracism #EvidenceBasedBirth #EBBirth #EBBPodcast

I’m looking forward to learning more about the Transnational Birth Justice movement with Joia Crear-Perry, MD and Dr. Dána-Ain Davis. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/er2pEsHz

This #WorldMentalHealthDay and #NationalDepressionScreeningDay, it's critical that we recognize the importance of open, honest patient and provider conversations during pregnancy and through the first year after birth. For women experiencing symptoms of #postpartumdepression (PPD), timely screening at multiple touchpoints during the postpartum period can be a crucial first step in diagnosing PPD. Learn more about maternal mental health screening tools and resources here: https://bit.ly/3NkXW3L

Vaginal Hospital Birth: Insight from a BLACK LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE & DOULA

We're excited about our upcoming workshop, "Hypertension in Pregnancy: Smart Steps to Manage High Blood Pressure" on October 28th at 8:30 PM ET! 🩺 Did you know Black birthing people are at 2-3x higher risk for hypertension-related complications? Join Dr. Ukachi Emeruwa and our host Dr. Elicia Harris, for this crucial conversation on managing high blood pressure for a healthier pregnancy. 💜 We are thrilled to collaborate with Navigate Maternity on this critical discussion. Learn More and Register at BirthingMagic.org #BirthingMagic #HypertensionAwareness

A must read from the Washington Post describing the persistence of white supremacy even within medicine. It underscores the need for patients to arm themselves with ACTT advocacy skills and support in medical and perinatal care settings. This is also why doctors must rally in support of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Equity Committee’s Statement #10 with guidance on eliminating racism and discrimination in Obstetrics & Gynecology. https://lnkd.in/ee5cZ3br #endracisminmedicine and #obstetricracism https://lnkd.in/evKuYPHx

For a limited time you can check out Evidence Based Birth’s Webinar on cervical exams and membrane sweeps. Dr. Rebecca Dekker also talks about ACTT at minute 44 and gave viewers excellent tips and scenarios to dramatize advocating in prenatal visits. https://lnkd.in/eMusyGue

ACTT was on stage at Mama Glow Doula Expo in NYC last weekend thanks to our Senior ACTT Facilitator Instructor Porsche M. Holland-Otunba, MS, CLC, C-CBE, PMH-C seen here with Tatyana Ali and Mama Glow Founder Latham Thomas. #celebratebirthworkers #reclaimblackmotherhood

Join us in conversation about how Dads and Partners can ACTT in medical settings to mitigate #discrimination. Ask questions until you understand Claim Your Space Trust Your Body Tell Your Story We believe that Black birthing people and their supporters can take ownership of #maternalhealth experiences by vetting prenatal and birthing services, choosing providers who give individualized and #personcenteredcare, amplifying their voices and asserting their rights. In the upcoming workshop on Thursday, our facilitator will be sharing advocacy tips for you to take charge of your care or support others to do so. https://linktr.ee/BCFSM Carl Route, Jr., CLC Charles Johnson Tyrell McGruder MIKY BLAK Malcolm Clay Brian G. Jones James Hogue, M.Ed.