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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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: A Trip to My Alma Mater, The University of Virginia

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We are in Charlottesville, Va. this weekend, which is the home of my alma mater, The University of Virginia.

I am excited. Andre and I have been here together a couple of times before, but it is the toddler's first time. I am thrilled to share this place that I love with her. Who knows. Perhaps we'll plant a seed this weekend that will grow and she'll love it as much as I do...

Here's hoping!


Chaton's World: A Working Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos: There's no place like Charlottesville...: In Charlottesville, Virginia , everything seems nicer. The fruit tastes sweeter. The mood seems more peaceful. And, the countryside seem...
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Chasing Joy said…
It just might work. My dad went to Temple University. When I was little I knew their mascot and who was on their basketball team. Low-n-behold I am now a Temple University Alumni. :-)
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