It’s National Midwifery Week
National Midwifery Week is October 4th – October 10th – “Midwives for every community” According to Midwives Alliance North America, “Midwives are trained professionals with expertise and skills in supporting...
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
But what if you don’t have a village or family support Brandy McDowell – September 8, 2021 Being a mother can be difficult and even more complicated when you’re on...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2021
Here’s what you should know and how to help Brandy McDowell – September 6, 2021 Suicide can be a daunting subject, but the discussion is vital to inform the community...
Black Breastfeeding Week
What is it, and why it’s important? What is Black breastfeeding week? Black breastfeeding week occurs every August 25th – August 31st. It is a campaign created by Black women...
Creating Reference Episode 2
In part 2 of this interview, musicians – husband and wife Karega and Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey discuss their journey of becoming angel parents. They provide a detailed account of the...
Creating Reference Episode 1
In part 1 of this interview, musicians – husband and wife Karega and Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey discuss their journey of becoming angel parents. The couple suffered a miscarriage with their...
About Her! Short Story
Black Mothers United is a comprehensive program offering pregnancy support and case management services. We have been serving African American pregnant women in Sacramento County since 2013 with pride, diligence,...
Pregnancy Coach
Listen to “Ep. 3 BMH Pregnancy Coach” on Spreaker. In this episode we learn about the pregnancy coach services available through Her Health First. We discuss some of the specific...
Pregnancy and Health Risk
Listen to “Ep. 2 BMH-Pregancy and health risk” on Spreaker. This episode is a discussion about the challenges and risks that Black women face in pregnancy and delivery such as...
Who is HER Health First
Listen to “Ep. 1 BMH-Who is HER Health First” on Spreaker. In this episode, we will discuss Her Health First, a local Sacramento Non-profit that focuses on supporting women’s health...