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 ...

Thanksgiving Message



So much has happened this year that reminds us all of the blessing that is this life. Let's all take a moment to pause and reflect on our blessings and give thanks.
As I think about my blessings, I am grateful to readers. Thank you for being the heart and soul of our my virtual community. Knowing that you read my blog and value my voice helps enhance my life in immeasurable ways.
Thank you so much for reading, responding and helping to enrich my life! 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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