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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Thankful for all of the love!

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Last Monday was my birthday!!! My birthday is always a day of reflection. Through social media and technology, I am reminded me that friendship is powerful. Since friendships are entirely voluntary relationships, I am always touched when I get a note, call or Facebook post honoring my day.  Through songs, gifts and hugs, my family goes out of their way to show me that they care. 


 I was fortunate to get over 200 birthday wishes on social media. The fact that people took time out of their day to wish me well reminds me of all of the wonderful relationships I have made over my lifetime. I have moved away from my hometown, attended college and graduate school in other states and now make Pittsburgh my home. People from each phase of my life honored me with a birthday wish. That made it even more special.

 I woke up on my birthday and my children were healthy, happy, and glad to see me. My sister, Reenah, was here and helped make the morning routine easier. And my sister, Jeryn, was here in spirit and sent me the most luxurious blanket, which I used to envelope me while I slept. Those punctuated the blessings that my mother began the prior weekend when she spoiled me by taking care of me and my kids. She even watched them that Sunday while Andre and I went out to dinner. Every day is a gift, but this birthday was extra special!

 When I went to bed on November 5th, I exhaled and proclaimed, "Today was a good day!!!"

 I am grateful to greet another year!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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