by Erin Backus | Jan 6, 2019 | News
We have achieved so much in 2018 to unite Black mothers and advance the conversation about Black maternal health. We look forward with what this new year will bring as we reflect on all the accomplishments of this year. We couldn’t have done it without you!...
by Erin Backus | Dec 15, 2018 | News
Hey Black Mamas! It’s time to show up. Actually, it’s time to sign up! Today is the last day to enroll in healthcare. Last year, the average Texan saved $475 a month on HealthCare.gov. Don’t let simple mistakes keep you from getting all the help you deserve....
by Erin Backus | Nov 18, 2018 | News
Our Sister Doulas recently attended a training session in Dallas for doulas to help them master the skills of their trade. They learned about issues that occur late in pregnancies, the anatomy of pregnancy, medical intervention, establishing support teams, creating...
by Erin Backus | Nov 8, 2018 | News
The 2018 Midterm Elections saw women of many different backgrounds win in their respective election bids across the country paving the way for battles regarding women’s health, health insurance, and immigration. Texas was no different bringing in a wave of women...
by Erin Backus | Nov 6, 2018 | News
“There is a dangerous hierarchy of human value, based solely upon skin color, embedded into how we provide and research healthcare.” – Joia Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG Founder & President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative Premature birth, or a baby born...
by Erin Backus | Oct 2, 2018 | News
The Black Mamas Community Collective will be speaking with Women’s Health Caucus members on October 8th, 10 am-11:30 am at the state legislative briefing. Topics of discussion include black maternal health and the disproportionate impact of maternal mortality of...
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