Mid-South BIPOC Birthworkers

is still going and so are we! Join us on the last day to amplify the voices of mothers and birthworkers for a virtual panel on Black joy and justice.

Moderated by Midwife Terri

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G1y0FF01QEmp5tSEb9YSgg

We opened up some extra spots to amplify our support of this .

Meet us there tonight. Kids are welcome.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/black-maternal-health-week-2026-memphis-4828284

Being looks like REST! We challenge you to choose a portion of your day or two to REST with us. We offer up suggestions that are easy to modify or opt into.

Tag us in your intentional moments of rest. Be on the lookout for our Rest Nests in collaboration with rolling out soon.

Join us at East Memphis for a sweet way to support the Mid-South BIPOC Birthworkers during

When you order, make sure to mention “Mid-South BIPOC Birthworkers ” at checkout so our group receives the donation. Bring a friend, grab a treat, and help us keep building culturally affirming birth support in our community.

BMMA's updated Black Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet breaks down what perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are, who is most impacted, and what stands in the way of care. It is a resource for advocates, providers, and community members who want to understand and address these disparities.

Download this resource on their website TODAY!

Ya'll ready to REST with us? This join us 4/14 for a DAY OF REST. Calling all Black moms, dads, and birthworkers to recharge through intentional rest. Take what YOUR lifestyle calls for/allows but NO EXCUSES and NO PRODUCTIVITY. You choose the time of day and the activity.

How to participate: Receive a digital (grab yours on our website) or printed “Rest Menu” + Challenge Card and choose activities throughout the day at your own pace.

Goal: Complete at least 3–5 rest experiences. Tag us in your moments of rest.

This , we affirm that Black Mamas deserve more than survival; they deserve joy, rest, and liberation. Rooted in Justice and Joy centers healing, cultural affirmation, and systemic change to ensure Black families are supported before, during, and after pregnancy. This , join us and in the movement in advancing Black Maternal Health equity.

Donate today to help move our mission forward.

Black women continue to face systemic barriers to accessing care—and the numbers reflect it. 12% of Black women lack health insurance coverage compared to 7.6% of white women.

This is why matters.
This is why we advocate.
This is why we build community-centered care.

We deserve access. We deserve support. We deserve joyful, just births and postpartum experiences. We hope to see you at our in-person and virtual events.

Update: our Community childbirth class has 3 spots remaining!