DBM Episode 17 Dem Black Births

#DearMama Black women are fighting to stay alive while giving birth and Black babies are fighting to be born.  No one is coming to save us.  We are the ones we've been waiting for and there have been and continue to be brave Black women on the front lines of this fight. Our intention of this episode is to share the importance of Black birth workers and encourage Black mothers to discover the power within themselves to become active engaged participants in their pregnancy and birthing process.  Be sure to tag us on social media when sharing the episode and use the hashtag #BornFree. Be sure to hang with us until the end to hear about our collection plate cause Black Mamas Matter Alliance and our Black Mama Say phrase “Every eye open ain’t woke.”  For links to videos, articles, events and organizations mentioned in the episode, please check out the full show notes at demblackmamas.com.  Let's get free yall! SHOW LINE UP Church Announcements/Prayer Requests: Crystal has a new podcast; We’re giving away a Tshirt to anyone who can snap a picture of NeKisha in Chi-Town; and Thea is making good on her promise to developing Inner Ground Railroad for Black women by helping them access joy and pleasure through sex therapy. Mac & Cheese: Dem Black Births Collection Plate Causes: Black Mamas Matter Alliance Black Mama Say: “Every eye open ain’t woke.” And we've got DBM deals! Yara Imani is now offering 20% off of ALL MERCHANDISE with the code DEMBLACKMAMAS and Hili & Mac Apothecary is offering 10% off all merchandise with the code DEMBLACKMAMAS. Hili and Mac is a mother daughter team  whose passion is to bring the best skincare, clothes, accessories, home, and spirituality products to the market.    If you’re listening on iTunes, please rate us and if you have a little more time please leave a review.  You can also give us a review on Facebook.   If you’re listening on SoundCloud your comments are welcomed and tap the heart if you liked the episode and if you really like it, repost. Follow us on all social media platforms @demblackmamas If you’re feelin this episode we ask that you share, RT or repost but if you’re not big on sharing on social media, just share with one person who you feel can benefit from listening .  As always you can DM or email us at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions or to just show us some love.  We love hearing from you!  LINKS: Invest in Dem Black Mamas  Da Poetry Lounge  Black Infant Memorial The Healing Wisdom of Africa  Birthmark Doulas  Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute Nikki & Nikki Career Lactation Consultants All Heart Podcast  VIDEOS: Can trauma be passed on to the next generation? All My Babies: A Midwife’s Own Story:  ARTICLES: Maternal Mortality rates in the U.S. have risen steadily.  Senator Kamala Harris has a plan to change that  Why Black Mothers and Babies are In a Life and Death Crisis  Hospitals Know How to Protect Mothers.  They Just Aren’t Doing It. Why Black Breastfeeding Week is so Important Why We Need Blackbreasting Week Playing Catch Up: Black Women and Breastfeeding  Mental Health Problems During Pregnancy are more common than you think  Granny Midwives of the South CenteringPregnancy  Looking for some Black Mama Love, support and connection.  Join the Facebook group Black Moms Connection. www.demblackmamas.com Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Are you a Women of Color interested in joining a podcast?  For information and inspiration join the Women of Color Podcasters Facebook Group.