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 ...

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Memories

The magic of Christmas seems so long ago. However, it was just a couple of weeks ago. I love the spirit of Christmas—the generosity, the love, and the fellowship.

Here are some of our Christmas memories. Hopefully, sharing them will help to extend the season for all of us!

My sister and daughter enjoying treats at Starbucks
At Jack and Jill Presentation Gala

Granddad and kids

Christmas morning

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