Our Women’s First Postpartum: Conquering Worry – Part 2
Excessive worries and why they show up In Part 2 of Conquering Worry: Understanding Catastrophic Worry & Ways to Persevere by Nathaniel Valera, I will address the thoughts that sometimes lead...
Our Women’s First Postpartum: Conquering Worry – Part 1
Common fears and worries about pregnancy In this three-part series, I will explore an article titled Conquering Worry: Understanding Catastrophic Worry & Ways to Persevere by Nathaniel Valera, where Valera explains the...
Early Preparation for the Holiday Season during COVID-19
How to mentally prepare in a pandemic It’s tough to imagine that we are experiencing another holiday season amid a pandemic once again, but here we are. Gone are the...
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...
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...
I Wish I Had More Help
It’s common to feel like you are in the dark about the many changes that take place throughout the pregnancy experience and to feel unsupported, but help is available Raise...
Pregnancy Hesitancy as a 30-something Black Woman
Black women are experiencing complications during and after pregnancy at an unbelievable rate, and it frightens me. My fears ranged from spiders to horror films growing up. Typical right? It...