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Afro-Latina Doulas are Fighting for ‘Birth Justice’ Amid Growing Black Maternal Health Crisis

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 202302155

The thing about Black History Month, is that it’s rendered completely useless if we don’t use it to create a better Black future. At the most foundational level, that should start with better Black maternal care. The Black maternal mortality...

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Midwives and Doulas are Tending to Womb Trauma in Women of Color

Nena LezamaJuly 26, 2022

by Nena LezamaJuly 26, 202203448

Pregnancy and giving birth, particularly for a first-time mom, remain somewhat of a mystery for many women. During pregnancy, the mainstream conversation revolves around the dos and don’ts of surviving the intensity of the next nine months. But no one...

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Doulas & Midwives Can Help Latina Moms Reclaim Ancestral Birthing Practices

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 3, 2022June 9, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 3, 2022June 9, 202206149

Even in the best of circumstances pregnancy and childbirth can seem like daunting milestones for many women. For Latinas and women of color, it’s oftentimes even more complicated. Some believe that by reclaiming some of our ancestral birth practices —...

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Infertility Among Latinas: 7 Resources To Help You Cope

Nicole YoungApril 27, 2022

by Nicole YoungApril 27, 202203693

Infertility affects many yet it’s rarely talked about and remains stigmatized among communities of color in particular. The journey to building a family can be emotionally exhausting and many women experience loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Latinas are among those who...

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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Jackie Cruz Announces Twin Pregnancy

Sofía AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 2021

by Sofía AguilarDecember 9, 2021December 16, 202108075

After Jessica Marie Garcia and Amara La Negra, another poderosa has announced her pregnancy this year. Jackie Cruz, known for her role as Marisol “Flaca” Gonzalez on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black has announced that she is six months...

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‘On My Block’ Star Jessica Marie Garcia Announces Pregnancy

Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 12, 2021014748

Amara La Negra recently announced she was pregnant with twins and now another one of our favorite Latinas announced she’s also expecting a baby. Jessica Marie Garcia, known for her roles as Jasmine on Netflix’s On My Block and Camilla...

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What Every Woman Should Know About Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 2, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 2, 202106296

Miscarriage is a topic that no one really wants to talk about. It’s scary and awkward at best and painful and emotionally draining at best. It’s also something that nearly every woman who has been pregnant has thought about, but...

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Dominican Singer Natti Natasha Announces She’s Pregnant After Battling Infertility

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 19, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 19, 202106590

Dominican singer Natti Natasha has officially announced that she is pregnant with her first child with her fiancé Raphy Pina. At the 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro, Natti cradled her belly while performing her hit with Prince Royce “Antes Que Salga...

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WOC Are More Likely to Have Postpartum Complications

Virginia IsaadJanuary 14, 2020July 18, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 14, 2020July 18, 202006034

Severe maternal morbidity was higher among black and Latina women versus white women, according to a study published online on Jan. 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Elizabeth A. Howell, M.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in...

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Why We Need to Talk About Miscarriages More As Latinas

Mariela RosarioApril 4, 2019August 10, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 4, 2019August 10, 202003546

Miscarriage is a dirty word among lots of women. We all love to share the beautiful parts of pregnancy, our growing bellies, glowing skin, cute nurseries, and the bravest of us will fess up to ugly parts, like neverending morning...

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FDA Approves Postpartum Drug But WOC May Not Be Able to Afford It

Araceli CruzMarch 20, 2019August 12, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 20, 2019August 12, 202001721

One of the most significant drawbacks to giving birth has to be the possibility of experiencing postpartum depression. According to the American Psychology Association (APA), 1 in 7 women experience a severe depression that goes beyond the “baby blues.” It’s quite common...

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Father Is Now Raising Child Alone After His Wife Died During An Emergency C-Section

Araceli CruzSeptember 19, 2018September 9, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 19, 2018September 9, 202001024

For women who struggle with fertility and are trying to conceive, every day feels like a battle. Every day without positive news of a pregnancy is heartbreaking to say the least. So when Vanessa Fernandez Arango finally got a positive pregnancy test...