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 Children's Museum is One of the Best Things About Pittsburgh

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Children's Museum #pghkids
Working moms with young children want activities for their kids that are active, intellectually stimulating and fun.  And in that regard, nobody does it  better that The Children's Museum. Indeed, The Children's Museum  is a Pittsburgh treasure.

Children can go there and be themselves because quite frankly, they own the place. It was designed for children and the leadership does constant research to ensure that it is a place they'll enjoy. Below are more pictures of my kids creating valuable memories and stretching their creative muscle there.



He's a fireman!

If you have young children, pay the museum a visit. They have a rotating exhibit. (The Thomas & Friends Train  Exhibit will be there beginning on May 19th and we cannot wait!) So, there's generally something new. If you don't have young children, consider donating to this Pittsburgh treasure. If you'd like to make a donation, click here,

Let me know if you go and share photos!


Just hanging around



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