Postpartum complications can become serious – fast. Know the symptoms to look out for and listen to your body to ensure you are recovering safely from labor safely and receiving proper care.

Roughly 60% of maternal deaths are preventable. A lack of education on signs and symptoms as well as limited access to care has hindered the Black community making out maternal mortality rates 3 times higher than other races in the United States.

Multiple studies have been conducted offering doulas as a positive addition to your maternal health care team. Mothers who are able to receive prenatal doula assistance have noticed better birth outcomes, including lower likelihood of birth complications, low-birthweight, and a higher likelihood of initiating breastfeeding.

As of January 2024 twelve states and Washington D.C. have implemented Medicaid coverage for doula care.

Know all of your care options during your pregnancy. There are several different types of care practitioners that support your birth experience and multiple paths to where you feel most comfortable giving birth.

Understand what care options are available to you utilizing our Decision Decoder so you have your best childbirth experience. 

Advanced maternal age can impact your pregnancy experience and how you rely on your healthcare team.

When you are considered AMA your risk for certain conditions during your pregnancy can be at even higher risk, so it vital for us as Black women to understand our risks and how best to ensure our and our babies safety during pregnancy.