Safer Births Now, 21001 N Tatum BLVDSTE 1630-93985050United States, Phoenix, AZ (2025)

11/28/2025

The last few weeks showed us again what happens when Black pregnant women are not heard or protected. These incidents are not isolated. They reveal what occurs when care is not culturally humble or grounded in understanding.

At Birthing the Magic Collaborative, we meet these moments with action. We give Black birthing families clear lifesaving knowledge, and we support medical professionals who want to strengthen the care they provide. Our work is to bridge the divide between community and clinical practice.

We offer short, accessible micro lessons and live sessions with trusted clinicians so families can raise concerns and be met with affirmation, expertise, and dignity. People encounter our content through doula networks, clinic programs, faith communities, community partners, and our growing YouTube library.

We also collaborate with Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project to elevate the SHALON Blueprint for Anti Biased Care, and we work with Connection Lab to help create more relational and culturally responsive models of care.

Education is protection. It is not a burden Black women should carry alone. We should be able to trust those trained and compensated to care for us. Until that trust is fully earned, knowledge and community remain essential.

Birthing the Magic Collaborative is committed to advancing that work and supporting families and professionals who want a safer, more culturally attuned system of care.

11/27/2025

Today we pause with gratitude for the families we serve and the communities that trust us to walk alongside them. At Birthing the Magic Collaborative, we are thankful for every mother, father, grandparent, and caregiver who shows up with courage, hope, and love in a system that has not always honored their humanity.

We are grateful for the educators, clinicians, doulas, researchers, and partners who share their wisdom and commit to strengthening culturally humble care. We are also thankful for the community voices that continue to remind us what is possible when knowledge, trust, and compassion come together.

This season reminds us that belonging and safety are not luxuries. They are birthrights. And nothing matters more than ensuring that every woman is supported, respected, and believed on her journey to motherhood.

From our family to yours, thank you for being part of this work. May your day be filled with peace, warmth, and moments that affirm the magic you bring to the world.

11/26/2025

We are excited to welcome three incredible women to our Board. Dr. Joy Baker brings deep clinical insight and a passion for advancing Black maternal health. Sharon Walker, our new Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, brings extensive executive leadership experience and a strong record of board service. Theadora James adds her powerful voice and her dedication to community care. We are grateful for their expertise and honored to have them with us as we continue this work together.

11/21/2025

Lullabies & Literacy: Nurturing Baby’s Learning ~ RECORDING AVAILABLE

Our workshop with Book Harvest is now available on our YouTube channel. This session celebrates the power of early storytelling, lullabies, and cultural traditions in shaping a baby’s earliest learning. From bonding to brain development, we walk through why the words we speak and the stories we share matter from day one.

If you couldn’t make it, this is your chance to catch the full recording.

Be sure to check it out and share with your networks.

Watch the recording. Share it. Pass it forward.

11/18/2025

Two workshops every birthing family — and the whole village — should attend.
Premature birth is real. 15% of Black babies are born too early.
That means all of us know someone at risk. And the village needs to be ready.
➡️ Before the Due Date — Nov 19, 7 PM ET
Learn the early signs, what’s normal vs not, and the steps that protect pregnancy. With Dr. Joy Baker and Dr. J.
➡️ Strength in the Struggle — Nov 20, 7:30 PM ET
Lauren's powerful birth story and the advocacy lessons every family and birth worker should know.

☝🏽 One helps us act early.
✌🏽 One shows us how to face the unexpected.
👥 Together they strengthen the village.

➡️ Register: bit.ly/BTMEvents

11/18/2025

Introducing Two Essential Workshops for Every Birthing Family and Their Village
Premature birth is not a rare story, it’s a reality that touches millions.
When 15% of babies are born too early, it means each of us knows families who have faced this risk. And when complications happen, the impact ripples far beyond the delivery room.

That’s why we’re offering two powerful workshops designed to inform, prepare, and strengthen the entire village that surrounds a birthing person.

➡️ Before the Due Date: Changing the Story on Premature Birth
Wednesday, November 19 | 7:00 PM ET

This workshop is your chance to get ahead of the curve. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and what early changes deserve action. Move beyond myths and get grounded in clear, practical steps that protect pregnancy.

You’ll gain:
• Tools to spot early signs of preterm labor
• Habits that support a safer pregnancy
• What to ask during prenatal visits to protect yourself
• Guidance from Dr. Joy and Dr. J, two fierce advocates for maternal health

This is for expectant families — and for every doula, auntie, partner, and friend who wants to be prepared.

➡️ Strength in the Struggle: Lessons from a Complex Birth Journey
Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 PM ET

If Wednesday is about prevention, Thursday is about truth. Here, we learn from lived experience.
Lauren’s delivery shifted from calm to critical in minutes — she endured multiple surgeries, a coma, and a fight for her life. Yet her twins are now thriving. Her story carries lessons every family, birth worker, and provider needs to hear.

You’ll walk away with:
• Real strategies for advocating through fear, confusion, and chaos
• Insights on navigating bias, unexpected complications, and recovery
• A deeper understanding of what families need from their village
• Strength, solidarity, and hope

This is for anyone supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — especially when things don’t go as planned.

📣 Why These Two Workshops Matter Together
☝🏽 One workshop teaches us how to act early.
✌🏽 The other shows us what it takes to survive the unexpected.

👥 Whether you’re an expectant parent or part of someone’s village, these sessions give you confidence, clarity, and community.

Join us for both. Share with your circle. Show up informed.
➡️ Register: bit.ly/BTMEvents

11/18/2025

Nearly 15% of Black babies are born prematurely. That’s not a statistic we can look away from — it’s a call to action.

"Before the Due Date: Changing the Story on Premature Birth" is more than a workshop. It’s a chance for all of us to understand what leads to early labor, recognize the signs sooner, and learn how informed action can shift outcomes for our families.

If we want healthier beginnings and safer births, we have to show up for conversations like this — for ourselves, for the women we love, and for every baby whose story deserves time to unfold.

Join Dr. Janet Williams, a nationally recognized midwife, and Dr. Joy Baker, an equally esteemed OB-GYN, as they guide us through this essential conversation.

When: November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual
Register: bit.ly/BTMEvents

Let’s learn. Let’s act. Let’s change the story together.

11/16/2025

Join us for two heartfelt, empowering workshops where we’ll face the facts — and learn what action, advocacy, and community can make possible.

Before the Due Date: Changing the Story on Premature Birth
📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • 7:00 PM–8:00 PM ET
A warm, clear session for expectant parents, birth partners, doulas, midwives, nurses, and anyone supporting pregnancy. We’ll explore why preterm birth happens, what early signs matter, and how early action can shift outcomes and strengthen confidence.

Strength in the Struggle: Prematurity, Power, and Possibility
📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025 • 7:30 PM–8:30 PM ET
Featuring Lauren Durbin’s extraordinary journey with her 34-week twins — a powerful story of survival, advocacy, and hope. This conversation lifts up what’s possible when families and providers listen, prepare, and act together.

🌟 Two evenings. One mission: rewriting the story of prematurity with knowledge, community, and care.
Would love for you to be there.

REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/BTMEvents

11/16/2025

Did you know that about 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely — and that nearly 15 percent of Black babies arrive too soon? Prematurity touches families deeply, but together we can change the story.

Join us for two heartfelt, empowering workshops where we’ll face the facts — and learn what action, advocacy, and community can make possible.

Before the Due Date: Changing the Story on Premature Birth
📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • 7:00 PM–8:00 PM ET
A warm, clear session for expectant parents, birth partners, doulas, midwives, nurses, and anyone supporting pregnancy. We’ll explore why preterm birth happens, what early signs matter, and how early action can shift outcomes and strengthen confidence.

Strength in the Struggle: Prematurity, Power, and Possibility
📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025 • 7:30 PM–8:30 PM ET
Featuring Lauren Durbin’s extraordinary journey with her 34-week twins — a powerful story of survival, advocacy, and hope. This conversation lifts up what’s possible when families and providers listen, prepare, and act together.

🌟 Two evenings. One mission: rewriting the story of prematurity with knowledge, community, and care.
Would love for you to be there.

➡️ REGISTER NOW! Space fills quickly! bit.ly/BTMEvents

11/15/2025

Premature birth affects families every day — but together, we can change the narrative. Join Dr. Joy Baker and Dr. Janet A. Williams for an evening of learning, truth-telling, and actionable solutions.
Nov. 19th at 7 PM ET.

Free virtual event • birthingmagic.org

11/11/2025

Just two days away from a night filled with rhythm, love, and learning. 💛

Join us for Lullabies & Literacy: Nurturing Baby’s Learning — a workshop that celebrates how songs, stories, and shared moments shape early brain development and build lifelong bonds. 🎶📖

Because every lullaby you sing and every story you share helps your baby’s mind — and heart — grow. 🌼

🗓 Thursday, Nov 13 | 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Birthing the Magic Collaborative
🎁 Free age-appropriate books for every family
🤝 In partnership with Book Harvest

✨ There’s still time to register — link in bio!

11/10/2025

Black motherhood is a birthright, not a battle. ✊🏾

We’re proud to partner with Stoop & Stank to celebrate that truth through this limited-edition tee — a statement of power, softness, and community.

Every purchase supports Birthing the Magic, helping us create safe spaces, healing programs, and community for Black mothers and families.

Shop the collection and wear your advocacy with pride.
🖤 Limited Edition | ✨ Link in bio to purchase

Safer Births Now

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

11/21/2025

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category