11/19/2025
Many folks have seen the 2 recent videos of pregnant Black mothers experiencing medical racism while trying to access care, but these unjust realities are not new.
White birthworkers - whether you're a doula, childbirth educator, nurse, OB or midwife - it’s OUR responsibility to take initiative in our own learning, to seek out resources, and engage in anti-racist education/action. This is a look in the mirror moment, and honestly it shouldn't take witnessing it to care, speakup and do the work. It is not the Black community's job to educate or make space for us. We must do better.
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Black mothers and birthing folks are the foundation of birthwork. Their autonomy and power is essential.
We must listen to and amplify the voices of Black mothers and birthing people in ALL spaces.
No one should ever be denied care of treated inhumanely because of their race.
Every Black mother and birthing person should be treated with dignity and respect. ]