The journey of pregnancy and motherhood is a transformative experience filled with excitement, anticipation, and, of course, loads of questions. For those about to embark on the journey, currently pregnant or simply curious, there are many areas of pregnancy to discover. Luckily, you can get the answers to any question you have with a click… Continue reading Here are Some of the Most Asked Questions About Pregnancy in America
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Celebrities Like Ashanti Are Proving There’s Nothing Wrong With Having Babies Later in Life
Societal norms are constantly evolving, and more and more women like Ashanti are challenging stereotypes and embracing motherhood on their own terms, including having a baby after the age of 35. Previously known as the age threshold for women to no longer be able to carry out a healthy pregnancy, so many women today are having babies… Continue reading Celebrities Like Ashanti Are Proving There’s Nothing Wrong With Having Babies Later in Life
New York Doula Care Will be Covered by Medicaid Starting in January
New York Governor, Kathy Hocul, has signed new legislation making doula care accessible. The new bill allows doula services to be covered for all Medicaid enrollees starting on Jan. 1, 2024 Currently, patients of doulas can only pay out of pocket, with costs that range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, with the new… Continue reading New York Doula Care Will be Covered by Medicaid Starting in January
She Matters Puts Black Moms First with Unique Cultural Resources
Of all the things Jade Kearney was worried about going into pregnancy and childbirth, death was at the top of the list. It may sound morbid to some but many Black women who have seen the sobering statistics around Black maternal deaths understand her fears all too well. The CDC estimates that, in 2021, the… Continue reading She Matters Puts Black Moms First with Unique Cultural Resources
Rihanna’s New Baby Boy’s Name Revealed
Fenty Beauty mogul and new mother of two, Rihanna, has announced the name of her second baby boy and it’s safe to say she’s keeping the R names in the family! Rihanna, Rocky, Rza and more! According to the birth certificate obtained by TMZ, her second baby boy is named Riot Rose Mayers. Although there… Continue reading Rihanna’s New Baby Boy’s Name Revealed
Waiting for Delivery: What Skipping the Gender Reveal Has Taught Me
Before ever getting pregnant, my husband informed me that he would prefer we not find out our baby’s sex until delivery. My reaction, “Immediately no.” I am, after all, the most Virgo-iest Virgo to ever Virgo. Meaning, to put it lightly, I like control and order. Not knowing our baby’s sex for the 10 months… Continue reading Waiting for Delivery: What Skipping the Gender Reveal Has Taught Me
Is Over-the-Counter Birth Control Right For You?
In July, the FDA approved an over-the-counter birth control, the first of its kind. The move created a beacon of light in what is considered a war over women’s reproductive rights. The birth control is called the Opill. Although its approval to be over the counter is new, the pill has been available by prescription… Continue reading Is Over-the-Counter Birth Control Right For You?
New Mothers Are Struggling Through Matrescence
The process of becoming a mother is an often complicated experience filled with a range of emotions. Matrescence, coined by the medical anthropologist Dana Raphael, is a complex time in a mother’s life when she is going through hormonal, physical, emotional, psychological, and neurological changes. These changes are simultaneously happening all while caring for a… Continue reading New Mothers Are Struggling Through Matrescence
Black Breastfeeding Week: A Lactation Consultant Chimes In
Breastfeeding as a Black woman can oftentimes feel like a challenge. Luckily Black Breastfeeding Week helps highlight and celebrate the health benefits, empowerment, and community engagement birth-giving individuals can experience. From Aug 25 to Sept 1, Black Breastfeeding Week helps Black birthing people understand more about the beauty of their bodies and its functions. The… Continue reading Black Breastfeeding Week: A Lactation Consultant Chimes In
Victoria Monét On How Motherhood Impacted “Jaguar 2”
Victoria Monét’s debut album “Jaguar II,” drops today and the famed singer and songwriter is sharing details about how motherhood impacted her music. While speaking with Teen Vogue about her album, Monét disclosed that she was breastfeeding while recording the album. In the interview, Monét shares that her 2-year-old daughter, Hazel, is her biggest fan… Continue reading Victoria Monét On How Motherhood Impacted “Jaguar 2”