Health and Wellness

African American women deal with many adversities, often causing them to overlook their health and wellness. They also usually experience a lack of proper care and attention at a disproportionate rate. In these life-changing moments, such as during pregnancy, the benefits of taking care of your mental and physical health and knowing how to are crucial to building a happy and healthy lifestyle. We teach you how to monitor postpartum depression and any signs you may need mental and physical health services. A study conducted by the University Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) shows that mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during the labor process can improve the birthing experience and reduce pregnant women’s depression symptoms pregnancy and the early stages of postpartum (www.news.wisc.edu).

Our program offers a holistic approach to health, including mindfulness (a state of active, open attention to the present), meditation, prenatal yoga, and nutrition education to encourage healthy living and align your mind, body, and spirit. Managing stress is critical in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Mothers often put everyone before their own needs. Here at Black Mothers United, you can prioritize yourself and focus on your wellness to become the best version of yourself.