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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Uber May Be One Way to Make Your Dreams Come True

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Uber Chronicles

Every working mom knows that back up plans are essential to success.
A few weeks ago, my husband's car was in the shop. So, we had to make alternate transportation plans. One day that involved me taking Uber to my board meeting. Although I like driving generally, I despite it during rush hour. So, being able to relax in the back of the Uber allowed me to imagine that I was living my dream life where I have a driver take me where I need to go. A girl can dream can't she?!

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