Perinatal Health Equity Initiative

04/22/2026

Welcome to Bri’s Comfy Corner 🤎 A space where real motherhood meets honest conversation.

Join Bri, a Black first time mom, as she shares heartfelt reviews of the products that supported her breastfeeding journey and the ones that did not. Through real experiences and trusted insight, this series is here to uplift, inform, and support other moms navigating breastfeeding and early motherhood.

Tap in, learn, and grow with us as we center community, care, and real stories from Black mothers.

04/20/2026

Meet our doulas. 💜 PHEI is proud to officially launch our Community Doula Program — and we are honored for you to meet the women who make this work possible.

Each slide introduces a doula who is committed to walking alongside Black families with compassion, advocacy, and culturally grounded care.

Our doulas are not just birth workers.
They are listeners.
They are educators.
They are steady hands in powerful moments.

From pregnancy to postpartum, they provide support that centers dignity, trust, and community.

Because every Black mama deserves to feel supported — not alone.

Swipe through, get to know them, and drop a 💜 in the comments to welcome our doulas to the PHEI family. We’re just getting started.

04/19/2026

For PHEI, the fight to protect Black Maternal Health isn’t a week, it’s an anthem. It’s who we are and what we do all year round. This year’s Black maternal health week was amazing! We’d like to thank our community for engaging and showing up with us. But to keep this movement going, the leaders need rest. So we are closing down for the week to let our team rest and recharge to come back stronger. So while our socials will continue, responses will be delayed until 4/27. See y’all when we return! ✌🏽💜

04/17/2026

Come join us for our Clock It Community Care Series created with our moms in mind. 🤎 This is a safe, welcoming space where real motherhood meets honest, unfiltered conversation.

We’re centering Black mamas because you deserve support, preparation, and a strong, uplifting community every step of the way.

Pull up, tap in, and be part of something meaningful. And don’t forget, drop a comment and let us know what topics you want us to cover. Your voice matters here. 🫶🏾

04/15/2026

Black mamas deserve to build wealth and we deserve to do it with joy.
Close out Black Maternal Health Week with us for Where Joy Meets Access, a live webinar conversation about financial empowerment for Black families. PHEI Program Director Siara Maldonado moderates a powerful conversation with Sheneya Wilson MS MBA CPA, founder of Fola Financial LLC, whose entire practice is rooted in the belief that financial empowerment is a birthright, not a privilege.

We will talk generational wealth, economic clarity, and practical tools Black mamas can use right now. Every attendee walks away with a FREE family financial planning workbook created exclusively for this event.

April 17, 2026 | 12–1PM | Free Zoom Webinar
Register at the link in bio.
Because closing the gap means all of the gaps, including the wealth gap.

04/15/2026

Join us LIVE for an important and honest conversation 💜

🎥 IG Live Discussion with Britt, Lactation Coordinator
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We’re diving into the beautiful struggle of breastfeeding and its powerful connection to Black maternal health. This conversation will center real experiences, break down best practices, and highlight how we support our mamas throughout their lactation journey,from first latch to ongoing care.

Come learn, share, and feel seen. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

04/14/2026

Community care is the work.
This Thursday, we are opening our doors. Come to the PHEI office and pick up FREE baby essentials, including diapers, baby clothes, and more, while supplies last.

No barriers. No judgment. Just mamas taking care of mamas

April 16, 2026 | 10AM–4PM
280 S Harrison St, Suit 401 in East Orange, NJ
Free parking available. First come, first served

Register so we know you're coming. Link in bio.
Bring a friend. Spread the word. This is what mutual aid looks like.

04/14/2026

You have the right to ask questions. You have the right to understand your chart. You have the right to say "explain that again."Rooted in Justice is a webinar built for Black mamas who are navigating hospital and child welfare settings and want to do it with knowledge, language, and confidence. We will cover common medical and child welfare terminology, real stories of system navigation, medical advocacy language, and how certain lab results can lead to CPS involvement. This is the session every Black mama deserves access to.Featuring Imani Powell MBC, Juleen Johnson MSN RN IBCLC (PHEI Clinical Operations Director), and Jacklyn S. Asamoah MPH MLS (ASCP)CM.

April 14, 2026 | 12–1:30PM | Free Zoom Webinar
Register now. Link in bio.Knowledge is your protection. Come get equipped.

04/04/2026

What happens when four powerhouse Black led organization in NJ unit? You get the truth! PHEI is proud to announce the inaugural State of the Union Address, Black Maternal Health edition. Tune in to learn what’s working in NJ, what’s not, and what Black birthing people need. PHEI does not exist to uphold a deficit. We exist to change the system. Comment “UNION” to get the link sent to your DMs. Recording will be available for all registered attendees.

04/02/2026

03/23/2026

We’re so excited to celebrate YOU💜 Join us for a free, intimate Community Baby Shower designed for expectant and newly postpartum mamas. Come connect, learn, and feel supported in a space created just for you.

Enjoy a catered meal, meaningful giveaways, raffle prizes, expert insights, and a beautiful photo moment to capture this special season ✨

📍 280 S. Harrison St, Suite 401, East Orange, NJ 07018
📅 April 9, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Reserve your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe852m8PTgJQG0ZUOJNQZkA18GSZw2ux_JbbsSWsRK_3fOg7g/viewform

Spots are limited — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

03/16/2026

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