Black motherhood is an act of resistance.

I read a powerful piece in Psychology Today that resonated with the very core of my work. It explores Black motherhood not just as a biological journey, but as a profound inheritance of resilience and a courageous act of resistance against a world that often fails to protect us.

When a Black mother walks into a clinic, she carries the inheritance of those who came before her—those who fought for the right to mother their children in peace. Yet, she also faces the modern-day reality where her pain is often minimized and her mortality risk is unacceptably high.

Education is the key to shifting this narrative. We must understand that:
Inheritance isn't just about trauma; it’s about a legacy of survival and wisdom.
Resistance is found in the joy Black mothers cultivate despite systemic barriers.

Justice is only achieved when the medical system acknowledges this history and provides care that honors the Black mother’s humanity.

We cannot achieve maternal health equity by looking only at lab results. We must look at the "Historical History" of the women we serve. We must see that every healthy Black birth is a victory over a system that wasn't designed for us to thrive.