"Perhaps the most important component of @cohdc's care is that @Ebmidwif has cultivated a staff of Black midwives...'People want to see people that look like them take care of them.'"
Read more about the amazing work of EMC grantee, Community of Hope!
https://t.co/O0Y733mKAC
I get that folks want to call themselves “midwife” and I also know calling yourself one is not the same as being one- it’s heavier, it’s the hours, the training, the reverence, the humility, the sacrifice and the unapologetic dedication to being accountable - that is truth
@parteranegra We pulled her out of daycare for a few weeks and understand the privilege being able to do so. However, this busy toddler is killing our productivity and we are missing her weekday drop offs lol!
Today: FIRST EVER @WhiteHouse Maternal Health Day led by my @VP 💗💚highlighting @NOLAobgyn & @Melan8edmidwife 🖤🖤At @acog cocreating a Respectful Maternity Care Movement by telling the truth about our Racist past & building a future of Reproductive Health & Sexual Wellbeing.