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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 letâ
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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