The National Association to Advance Black Birth

On a mission to combat structural #racism in maternal-infant health. Focused on #blackmaternalhealth, #maternaljustice and #advancingblackbirth.

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Grateful to join @AWHONN’s 2026 CA Section Conference with partners @chcfnews to share the Black Birthing Bill of Rights as a new training curriculum and introduce our BBBoR palm cards.

Palm cards coming soon—download the BBBoR today: https://t.co/3zsykNDuUy

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Postpartum is not a 6-week window. Mamas, you deserve follow-up, monitoring, and support for the full year and beyond.

When the risks extend beyond the traditional postpartum period, care must extend too.

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There aren’t nearly enough Black midwives, and systemic barriers continue to limit access to midwifery education and training.

That’s why we created the Black Midwifery Scholarship. Help us support the future of birth work. Donate: https://t.co/Yt1cpZNrIr

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Same hospital. Same doctor. Same history. Still treated differently.

#Repost @joelbervell

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To date, we’ve awarded $100K through our Black Midwifery Scholarship. Supporting Black midwives where they’re urgently needed.

Help us do more. Donate + download the Black Birthing Bill of Rights as a self-advocacy tool. https://t.co/Yt1cpZNrIr

#MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

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Reverend Dr. King’s dream was powerful. So were his demands.

He called family planning a civil rights issue and pushed for access to birth control, health care, and education.

As we honor him today, we must carry forward both his dream and his demands.

#MLKDay

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“She worked 12 hours and caught 7 babies. She needed care too.”

Dr. Janelle Green Smith’s aunt, Nichole Wardlaw, speaks on weathering, preeclampsia, and the toll it took on her niece.

Who midwifes the midwife?

Black women deserve better.

#RP @acnmmidwives

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With the support of @chcfnews, we’re proud to partner with @AWHONN to bring the Black Birthing Bill of Rights to the front lines of care.

Join us at the AWHONN 2026 CA Conference on Feb 21 for a training led by Dr. Kanika Harris and Cassidy Spence.

This is just the beginning.

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Help us congratulate our beloved Dr. Ebony Marcelle on her 18 year anniversary in midwifery.

Our girl is still showing up, still pushing systems to do better, and still catching babies.

Here’s to 18 years of midwifery leadership and the impact still to come. 🤎

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Our favorite healer on screen is expecting! Mama Wunmi was shining bright at the #GoldenGlobes. ✨

We’re wishing “Sinners” star Wunmi Mosaku a safe and healthy delivery. 💛

#RP ESSENCE

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Baby sis has officially been initiated into Black girlhood and we love this for her!

This is the kind of love that builds confidence from day one. Love to see it.

Repost via trish.a.white on IG

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It’s #KnowYourRootsDay and 99-year-old Vessie Tutt is reminding us why midwifery is sacred.

She’s wearing the same dress her grandmother wore to deliver her.

Now talk to us: who was the midwife in your family or are you a first-gen midwife?

🎥: rise_themovie on TT

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Move from intention to impact in the fight for birth justice. 🤎

Your support fuels policy change, narrative shift, and direct care.

NAABB has awarded $100K in midwifery scholarships — let’s grow that.

Donate: https://t.co/VV7StYxg7R

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #NAABB

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Timeline cleanse! And baby #7, whew, love multiplies. 🤎

Wishing the Smiths a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery, and all the love their growing family can hold.

#Repost: @knixandkna on IG.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #NAABB

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Our Executive Director, Dr. Kanika Harris contributed her expertise to @McKinsey's report on #BlackMaternalHealth.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/Dg63tf4uKr

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Make your gifts count twice this holiday season. 🤎💫

Every purchase helps fund NAABB’s work to protect Black birth and keeps our rights visible far beyond the holidays.

Shop these bundles and more items now at: https://t.co/KFgmtrYCMA

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On #HumanRightsDay, we’re lifting up the Black Birthing Bill of Rights, a powerful tool crafted with love, commitment, and deep expertise.

The #BBBoR outlines 28 essential rights to guide care, inform systems, and protect Black families.

Download at https://t.co/3zsykNE2K6

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Today is #GivingTuesday, and our Board is calling on you. 🤎

✨Your gift today helps protect Black mothers.
✨Your gift today helps protect Black babies.
✨Your gift today helps protect Black birthworkers.

Donate today: https://t.co/Yt1cpZNZxZ

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What makes it to our feeds is only a fraction.

This is why we do what we do. This is why the #BlackBirthingBillofRights exists.

Karrie Jones. Mercedes Sheri Wells. Two Black women. Two hospitals. Two emergencies ignored.

*TRIGGER WARNING*

A thread. 🧵⬇️