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Centering Humanity: The Black Birth Experience

All people deserve a safe and positive birth experience, but all too often that is not the case for Black people. Meet doulas and midwives who reflect on how to center Black birthing people and ensure that every person has respectful, culturally aligned care that meets their needs and keeps them safe.

Learn
  • How structural and system factors shape the Black birth experience
  • How to take an active role and get the support you need
  • Everyone deserves respectful care.
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Reflect
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