Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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The sun is out, it's time to smile!!!

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It's amazing what a little sunshine can do. Those of us who live in Pittsburgh are starved for it most of the time. However, today, our old friend decided to grant us a visit and smiled upon us.

A beautiful day means a lot, especially now when so many people in the world have recently lost their lives to natural disasters.

Tomorrow is not promised. So, when the sun decides to shine brightly, I have to say "Thank you God for allowing me to experience this beautiful day that you created for me."

Off to enjoy the sunshine!!!

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