Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood, Inc.

Have you invested time and coins and still not thriving as a Doula? I’ve got your back friend! Join our September THRIVE TALK for a transparent conversation about pricing your service. We play no game about compensation. Let’s ensure you secure the coin to take care of yourself as you do the work. Register now to secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eDkcgBwM Listen to the full conversation here hosted by Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood, Inc. : https://lnkd.in/eBwb_JHc

Join Us on Friday, August 30th, for an important discussion surrounding the vital role of male advocates in supporting maternal health and reducing disparities. Moderated by JaMor Hairston featuring panelists, Sheehan Fisher, PhD; Emmitt Henry of Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood, Inc.; and Seanna Thompson, MD,MBA, FACS,FACHE,FACOG,CPE,DABOM. Register for this impactful event, which will be streamed live here on LinkedIn and StreamYard!

Join us Aug. 28 and Practice making your voice heard. For #dignity #bodilyautonomy and #selfdetermination. What do you say or do when their answers are unclear, they are not listening or dismissive? What about when you disagree with the doctor? How do you assert your human rights to #safety and #respect in medical settings? Effective #communication is essential to get the results you desire. Sign up for this Wednesday’s ACTT Workshop with Dawn Bruce,LMSW and #BirthDoula. https://linktr.ee/BCFSM

Join us Next Wednesday for a midday 411 on Solutions the #BelovedCommunity can use for #perinatalhealth and #BirthJustice. Get updates on #IrthApp #DecisionAids #ACTT for safe motherhood, Resource Maps etc https://lnkd.in/eUSyjeFX

Mitigating #ObstetricRacism and claiming #autonomy, #safety, and #dignity - Join us in ACTT advocacy toolkit practice this Wednesday evening. https://linktr.ee/BCFSM

Would you like to volunteer for our organization? BCFSM™ is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established by a group of committed birth justice activists to promote healthcare advocacy education in the Black community. The idea for BCFSM™ arose out of the partnership between Drs. Leslie Farrington and Laurie Zephyrin, who are Black Obstetricians. Both believe that Black birthing people and their supporters can take ownership of maternal health experiences by vetting prenatal and birthing services, choosing providers who give respectful and person-centered care, amplifying their voices, and partnering with their medical team. BCFSM™ is proud to promote the ACTT Curriculum, which was created by Black women for Black birthing people. Nurses, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, and community members have collaborated to offer a powerful healthcare advocacy toolkit, which anyone in the community can use to help improve the pregnancy, birth, and post birth outcomes of Black families. BCFSM™ uses birthing people and Moms interchangeably, and it recognizes that people of all genders may have the capacity for pregnancy and birth. If you are interested in volunteering with our organization, please visit linktr.ee/BCFSM for the application

The future of the ACTT for Safe Motherhood Initiative and Reclaiming Black Motherhood is bright in the hands of Shining Stars like Porsche M. Holland-Otunba, MS, CLC, C-CBE, PMH-C, pictured here in front of Coretta’s Juke Joint on Michelle Browder’s More Up Campus, where the Mothers of Gynecology stand tall in Montgomery Alabama. Michelle brought together many Shining Stars for the Mothers of Gynecology Day of Reckoning in February. The reliving of that convening gives me hope for a future when Black birthing families are supported and cared for with the respect and dignity all people deserve. We have to fight for it. Join the next ACTT Workshop July 31st https://linktr.ee/BCFSM #ReclaimBlackMotherhood #LiberateBlackBirth #ACTTforSafeMotherhood #AskQuestions #ClaimYourSpace #TrustYourBody #TellYourStory

Words to reflect on as the true nature of this nation is revealed to all with open eyes and clear minds. https://lnkd.in/g7bkbr5

Happy Father’s Day. It’s a good time to recognize and congratulate yourself on all you do to nurture and protect your family. If you’re concerned about how they (and you) are treated in medical or maternity settings join Emmitt Henry, Director of Communications at Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood this Thursday June 20th at 7 to 8:30pm ET for a community conversation about powerful ways to speak up for respectful #safehealthcare free from #discrimination. Sign up here https://linktr.ee/BCFSM Carl Route, Jr., CLC Brian G. Jones Brione Lockett MPH, PhD Malcolm Clay Ronald W. Charles Johnson

Happy Father’s Day from Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood! We are 1 week away from the next ACTT for #Dads and #Partners workshop! We hope you look forward to learning tips and tools to take charge of your healthcare and support others to take charge of theirs. Join the community conversation on June 20 at 7p ET with Emmitt Henry, Dad of two and Grandfather of twin daughters and other Black parents and birth workers as we practice how to #ACTTforSafeMotherhood #AskQuestions #ClaimYourSpace #TrustYourBody #TellYourStory https://lnkd.in/eBuz3iMQ