Mama, We See You.

Black Mamas ATX is here to support you before, during, and after your baby is born.
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Birth Support

  • Sister Doula program offers holistic support and childbirth education for healthy pregnancies
  • Includes prenatal, birth, and one year of postpartum care visits (virtual & in-person), labor support (in-person)
  • Sister Circle Community membership

Mental Health & Wellness

  • Free, confidential psychotherapy & counseling for: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting & relationships, family dynamics, intimate partner violence, spirituality and other concerns
  • Soothe Your Nerves Anxiety Support Groups
  • Wellness activities: Mindfulness, yoga, & GirlTrek
  • Case consultation and connection to community resources

Community Support & Education

  • Childbirth Education, Lactation Education and other workshops.
  • Mamas Meetups and Sister Circle Community
  • Community outreach & advocacy
  • Groundwater Analysis Training in collaboration with Joyce James Consulting

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Brochures

Prenatal Care Tips

While proper prenatal care and screening is important, Black mothers also need the support of fathers, family and the community to ensure a healthy prenatal, birthing and postpartum experience.

Benefits of Doulas

Doulas are non-medical professionals who empower women and their partners to be their own best advocates and provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after pregnancy.

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Black Women in Texas Win Big in Midterm Elections

Black Women in Texas Win Big in Midterm Elections

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 to...

November 17th – World Prematurity Day

November 17th – World Prematurity Day

“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 before...

Action Alert: Coming up for the next legislative session!

Action Alert: Coming up for the next legislative session!

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 black...