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For Black Mothers Like Me, The Reality of Mortality Rates Can Overshadow the Joy of Childbirth

April 11, 2022

By Jessica Strong

As empowered as having a doula helped me feel before giving birth to my daughter, I knew the cards were stacked against me. We must address the structural racism and implicit bias in our healthcare system.

Mothers just set the table for our powerful movement towards justice

May 14, 2019

By Catherine Bugayong

Growing up, I was often asked to set the table for dinner. In our busy household, dinner was just about the only time we could have both parents and all…

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