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Collaborative Care and the Underutilization of Black Doulas
By now I am sure that we are kept updated on the disparities that plague the Black community but more specifically the Black maternal community. However, for the purpose of this article let�
Read MoreBlack Birth Stories: Walexa & Baby Coco
On a beautiful December morning, I was running late, as usual, for my now weekly OBGYN appointment to check on my baby girl. I was thinking of just skipping this appointment, I was already
Read MoreWhy Is Birth Education Important?
You’re pregnant congratulations! What’s next? So many things. Is it a boy or girl, perhaps twins? What will the baby’s name be? How do you want to design the nursery? Is it too soon to
Read MoreAnother Mothers Love: Exploitation Wet-nursing and Present-day Black Breastfeeding
Picture this: You just gave birth to your beautiful baby. As you breastfeed, someone comes and rips your baby from your chest and replaces it with your slave owner’s child – or children
Read MoreA Big Black Birthing Dream Come true!
Birth Queen has been nurtured into existence after years gestating in my mind, heart, body, and spirit. Today, I bring all that beautiful and bountiful energy to life here at birthqueen.org.
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