Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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 ...

Christmas Gift for My Blog Readers (#Giveaway)

Family photos are a great way to mark milestones, celebrate achievements and capture the growth and development of your family. We tend to take some professional family photos at least once a year. It's an indulgence that we appreciate. And it is a great excuse to get us all together.
 
I try to share things that I enjoy with my blog readers. For that reason, I was pleased when Robert Armstrong, a talented photographer who captured my daughter's dedication last year, agreed to donate a free photo session to one of my blog readers.
 
An Example of Robert Armstrong's work
 

Free Photo Session (on-location)

 
I am excited to help a lucky blog winner capture precious family memories!

A lucky winner will win one 90-minute, on-location photo session (for up to six people) from Robert Armstrong Photo LLC (robertarmstrongphoto.com)(the location must be mutually agreeable to winner and photographer). The session, valued at $250 includes 90 minutes on-location and 20, edited high resolution images, of your choice, on a disc with rights granted.

(To reserve a photo session directly, outside of the contest, contact Robert Armstrong Photo at 412.995.0853 or armrobc@gmail.com.  Also, feel free to visit Robert's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/RobertArmstrongPhoto.)
 
Terms of Contest: One winner from this blog will receive a prize. In order to be considered, follow the terms below. Note: This offer is not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred. Offer expires on August 31, 2014. Winner must sign Robert Armstrong Photo LLC standard contract. Additional images are available at an additional cost.

 
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