National Black Midwives Alliance
@black_midwives
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"In the birth world, the concept of altars isn’t unfamiliar. Many of us create sacred spaces — birth altars — within our homes or birthing spaces...these arrangements help channel calm, strength, and connection during pregnancy or labor."
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NACPM's Georgia Chapter is hosting a stakeholder meeting on Nov. 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm EST to discuss midwifery licensure! Attendees will hear about midwifery history and key points of the proposed bill. Join us in support of this vital initiative!
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Save the date! NBMA's 3rd Black Midwives Day conference is on March 15, 2025, virtually. ✨Theme: Black Midwives are the Past, Present, and Future!✨ Submit abstracts by 11/15/24! #BlackMidwivesDay2025
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Happy National Midwifery Week (Oct. 6-12, 2024)!🌟 Created by @ACNMmidwives, NMW celebrates and highlights the powerful work of midwives and the care they bring to our communities. 🙌🏾💜 #MidwiferyWeek2024 #celebratemidwives #midwiveslookingtothefuture #futureofmidwifery
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We honor Black midwife-owned and led birth centers soon to be opened, launched, or that we know to be working on development! 🎉🎊 #BirthCenterWeek #BCW2024 #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunity #BirthCenterEquity #BCW24
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On this last day of #BirthCenterWeek, we highlight and celebrate Black midwife-owned and led birth centers across the country! Special thanks to @community_birth for resources we used to help compile this list! #BCW2024 #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunity #BirthCenterEquity #BCW24
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Will you be joining us for #BirthCenterWeek as we celebrate the power of community birth with @BirthCenterEquity? Don't miss out! Register at 👉🏾: #BirthCenterEquity #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunity
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In honor of Birth Center Week we would like to highlight a Black-Midwife owned birth center in Minneapolis. Roots Community Birth Center is owned by Rebecca Polston, who has been practicing midwifery since 2011.
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Today's #midwifecrush is Mamie Odessa Hale Garland, a midwife consultant who transformed maternal and infant health in Arkansas during the mid-20th century. Her innovative training for Black lay midwives was crucial in providing care during segregation. Her legacy lives on.
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The second annual #BirthCenterWeek (September 14 - 20) is almost here! Join us as we “grow a world where birth is SAFE, SACRED, LOVING, and CELEBRATED for every community.” Go to for more information #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunity #BCW24
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Today, we celebrate our #midwife crush Biddy Mason. Born enslaved in 1818, she became a renowned midwife and healer. Taking back her freedom in 1856, she later purchased land in downtown L.A. and left a lasting legacy.
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"Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Monday that expands insurance coverage during and after pregnancy with the goal of lowering infant and maternal mortality rates, especially for Black Illinoisans."
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"According to the World Health Organization, including midwifery in family planning could help avert more than 80% of all maternal deaths, stillbirths and neonatal deaths."
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This week’s Midwife of the past is Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden. Born in January 1858, she came from a lineage of midwives and delivered babies regardless of race or payment. She will forever be remembered for her dedication to serving her community. #MidwifeCrush
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Our #midwifecrush is Dr. Janet A. Williams, with 20+ years in midwifery and over 900 births, she is a birth justice advocate. She founded "B.L.A.C.K Mothers Interrupted," combating bias and racism in maternal care, ensuring equity for all.
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As we mark the end of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it's crucial to call upon healthcare providers to amplify efforts in enhancing access to and support for mental health services.
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Today’s Midwife Crush is Demetra Seriki, Executive Director of Womb Cycle. She uses biking to advocate that Black Babies Matter. In 2023, Womb Cycle's inaugural Biking for Black Babies tour covered over 1,000 miles across seven states.
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During National Women's Health Week, let's recognize midwives for their role in normalizing conversations about menstruation, fertility, breastfeeding, and more, helping break stigmas and promote inclusive care. #NWHW
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Midwives: vital for climate resilience. The midwife-led continuity model of care uses fewer resources. Midwives provide safe, low-intervention care, resulting in minimal medical waste during normal vaginal births, #COP28 #MidwivesAndClimate #birthjustice
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