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Black Maternal Health Week (Day 3): Advocacy and Knowledge
As we embark on Day 3 of Black Maternal Health Week, it’s also important to think about the importance of advocacy and knowledge. We should advocate for the Black mother who is in the realm of Maternal Health, be it the prenatal, perinatal, or postpartum journey. Not only should we be advocating on behalf of this mother at appointments, during labor and delivery, and also with the delivery of effective services; we also should be encouraging a Black mother to learn how to adv
Narissa Harris
Apr 133 min read
Black Maternal Health Week (Day 2): Black Women and Pregnancy Loss
TRIGGER WARNING: Today we will be talking about pregnancy loss and some statistics that Black women face in the area of Black Maternal Health. I like to warn my readers when I am talking about this topic, because it is much more common than people realize. From research that I’ve done, nearly every Black woman I’ve talked to has experienced a pregnancy loss at some point in her life. And from my own personal experience with pregnancy loss, I am always sensitive when this topi
Narissa Harris
Apr 124 min read
Black Maternal Health Week (Day 1): Black Mothers and Our Postpartum Journey
Yup, this year I want to start with postpartum, because it is a very important topic to discuss and bring awareness to for Black mothers. And it should come as no surprise that Black women have higher rates of postpartum depression and anxiety, because unfortunately we have higher rates of prenatal and perinatal complications. So the call to support Black mothers during postpartum (and beyond) runs deep. On Day 1 of Black Maternal Health Week, my newsletter will offer offer y
Narissa Harris
Apr 113 min read