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Birth with Irth:

A Mini-Manual to Pregnancy and Childbirth for Black People.

Reposted from @asabea {This film shows a mother and her newborn baby in Zimbabwe being discharged from the maternity ward while the staff sings to her. It’s a tradition at this particular ward} Tack för att du delade filmen på din syster @zoemutami 🤎 How incredible would it be if Black birthing people in the U.S. could walk into a maternity ward to give birth, and leave in a joyful procession with their child? We’re heading towards that day with our work. As we tell our stories of struggle and neglect from hospital staff, we chip away at the people and behaviors that have been harming us. We ask hospitals to be accountable for their harmful biases, and we encourage them to strive towards and Irth Seal of Approval by improving their maternal care, and intentionally breaking down their bias. We can’t wait to get to birthing freedom. Download Irth at the link in our bio! 📢✨🤍 #blackbirthmatters

**Please Give, Share, Repost & Tag Folks** The @ny_mbl has been in touch with Denise’s family @kaylene1310 @ladydaone & @snapbackandtattoo05 who are still seeking answers about the tragic death of #DeniseWilliams at Queens Hospital @nychealthsystem . Please give & share widely to keep pressure on the hospital for transparency! *Image description: Slide 1. A photo of Denise Williams framed with flowers. Below text reads “Denise Williams (1/27/92-8/30/21) went to Queens Hospital (NYC) seeking help for postpartum depression on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Two days later, hospital administration informed her family that Denise had died with no further explanation. Join us to demand #JusticeForDenise!!” In the lower right hand corner indicating “swipe.”*
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*Slide 2: Purple & white slide with text reads “Ways to help get #JusticeForDenise. #SayHerName: Share this post & videos of her family protesting. Use the hashtag #JusticeForDenise. Tag influencers, orgs, reporters & Queens pols to help spread the word about what happened/ is happening. SUPPORT HER FAMILY: Help cover funeral & other expenses as the family grieves and works to demand #JusticeForDenise. Link to GoFundMe in (@MovementToBirthLiberation) Linktr.ee” in the lower right corner of the slide is a black and white photo of Denise Williams with her infant & toddler daughters.*
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*Side 3. Purple & white text reads #JusticeForDenise, Help Denise Williams’ Family Cover Funeral Expenses. Denise Williams went to Queens Hospital (NYC) seeking help for postpartum depression on Saturday August 28th, 2021. Two days later, hospital administrators informed her family that Denise had died with no further explanation. While Denise’s family works to demand answers & #JusticeForDenise- we can help support covering funeral expenses. Please give generously & share widely. Link to family’s GoFundMe in [ @MovementToBirthLiberation ] Linktr.ee* Text continued in comments

Georgia, which has the second-highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, is one of the most dangerous states to be pregnant in today. ⁠
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One of our key focus cities right now is Atlanta, because considering this stat alone, we need a lot more reviews of perinatal care by Black and brown birthing people. The more this resource is used, the more lives we can save and births we can steer towards joy. ✨📳✨ ⁠
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Go to the link in our bio to download Irth and leave a review of your prenatal, birthing, and/or postpartum care at an Atlantic area birthing hospital. We want to hear from birth partners, doulas and nurses as well! *Note: we’re especially looking for Northside and Piedmont reviews! 🏥⁠
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#birthwithoutfear #birthworkers #atlantabirth #maternalmortality #piedmonthospital #atlantabirth #newmom #birthsupport #northsidehospital

Grateful to know about this initiative by @topekaksam and @glowmaven 👏🏾⁠
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They’re launching an international doula training program for women and non-binary individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. The need for more doulas in prisons and beyond is evident. ⁠
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A study from last year suggests that “when a pregnant individual, or their partner, is incarcerated in the year leading to birth, they are more likely to receive sufficient prenatal care, leading to lower birth weight, preterm birth, or even infant mortality. All this adds stacks on the fact that imprisonment rates for women of color are higher than white women.”⁠
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Which reminds us: we encourage doulas to leave reviews in the Irth app! We want to get a 360 view of the birthing experience at different hospitals. That means doulas and birth partners who were able to be in the room should speak up to what they saw and how they interacted with by hospital staff. ⁠
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Download and review at the link in our bio! ⁠
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#doulas #doulatraining #incarceratedlivesmatter #birthjustice #birthworkersofcolor #blackbirthworkers

This article written by @labrisaaw is a great read on the necessity of Black Breastfeeding Week. LaBrisa aptly goes into the history that has led to a lack of Black doctors, nurses and midwives. She reminds us that history tells us that we need knowledge of the state of healthcare for Black birthing people living in the U.S. We need to make it widely know that these disparities exist, and we need to hear the lived experiences of Black people. As Williams says in this article: “To solve a problem, we have to understand it.” #blackbreastfeedingweek and the work we’re doing with the Irth app is how we understand the problems that need solving! Read the full article at the link in our bio and sign the petition to make Black Breastfeeding Week nationally recognized 🙌🏾📢✍🏾

Continuing #blackbreastfeedingweek with a push for legislation that addresses lactation disparities. Sign the petition at the link in our bio ✍🏾✊🏾📢 Vía @blkbfingweek : “Please take a second to sign on to show your support for the changes to infrastructure and the health landscape for Black breastfeeding and lactating families. @repadams and others are introducing a resolution to recognize @BlkBfingWeek! #BBW21 #LiftEveryBaby⁠” #lactationsupport #blackbabiesmatter #breastfeedingawareness #blackmamasmatter #chestfeeding

This year's #blackbreastfeedingweek theme is the Big Pause. Because rest is restorative and it's resistance against a system that thrives on us overlooking ourselves. Rest for Black birthing people and black birthworkers is essential to black futures. Also, think about how often we heard about Black women “saving” us in elections and social justice movements over the last year—you KNOW we need to take some time to just breathe relax. Tomorrow from 1pm to 4pm EST a group of amazing women are hosting the (virtual) Festival of Rest. Check the link in our bio to find out more and to RSVP. #blackmamasmatter

Black Breastfeeding Week 2021 is happening now!⁠
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Founded 9 years ago by Black birth activists including our founder @iamksealsallers , #blackbreastfeedingweek is a chance to empower Black lactation and keep people informed about the disparities that exist. ⁠
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Through next Wednesday there will be opportunities to learn about and advocate for Black breast/chest feeding. It’s another area of pregnancy and postpartum that isn’t equitable for Black mothers and birthing people. ⁠
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Take @syesha for example. Her family was gaslit while seeking lactation and infant feeding support, and resulted in her son being medically kidnapped. He has still not been returned to her care. All because the team @allchildrens acted with the same lack of sympathy and understanding of many birthing hospitals in this country. ⁠
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Follow along with Black Breastfeeding Week 2021 on @blkbfingweek’s page 📢✨📢 #blackbirthmatters #breastfeedingawarenessmonth #birthsupport #birthstory #blackmamasmatter

Swipe to the end to find out how you can support us, for free! ➡️📢 We are happy to be a finalist in the @solvemit #AntiRacistTech initiative! Help us win the necessary funding that will continue for expand the work we do. All you have to do is vote for Irth! (Link in our bio) Spread the word about this contest by tagging your birthing and birth workers friends in the comments below 🤍 With your support we can keep fighting for birthing freedom ✊🏾🙌🏾 #birthwithoutfear #birthwothoutbias #birthwithirth #blackbirthmatters #birthsupport #birthstory #birthingjustice

This mother has now had BOTH of her children taken from her. The racial bias and corruption in this system have affected so many families and continue to. Anyone with stories about mistreatment from Dr. Sally Smith, or anyone on staff at @allchildrens please share your story. You can share your perinatal stories in our app, and there’s an email address below provided by Until Freedom. ⁠
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Syesha Mercado, while weening him off breast milk, brought her son Ra to @allchildrens earlier this year because she was concerned he wasn’t getting proper fluids. ⁠
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As @syesha says in a post on her IG:⁠
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“there was one particular day I just wanted to stay proactive, get another opinion from so called “pediatric specialists” & assistance with getting him extra fluids.⁠
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I went to Johns Hopkins for that specifically & they TOOK my baby. ⁠
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They accused me of Abuse and Neglect. And specified Medical Neglect.⁠
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Not too long after we arrived in the hospital I stopped using the SNS Pump which was recommended by the Lactation Specialist, to assist with fluids at the breast and Ra was completely weaned from my breast days after without the assistance of any medical staff. But instead of releasing us, they kept my sun in the hospital to observe him & interrogate, insult, and judge me.⁠
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By March 11, 2021 CPI Officer Danielle McCoy of Manatee County Sheriff’s Department & other armed police officers from Pinellas County forcefully removed me from my son banning me & my husband permanently from the hospital.”⁠
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Info on Dr. Sally Smith, from @tamikadmallory⁠
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“We have been told Dr. Smith is a doctor at the hospital and she works with Child Protective Investigations. I’m not an expert, but something about that seems like a conflict of interest.⁠
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If there are other families who lost their children based on an order by Dr. Sally Smith, please email me at untilfreedomofficial@gmail.com. We are looking to speak with families specifically connected to this doctor. Please make an indication in the SUBJECT LINE.” ⁠
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#bringrahome #syeshamercado #blackmamasmatter

Wherever I go, I represent Irth to the fullest. Irth is Black-woman led, bold and in the streets of Paris with me. Join our movement to use our collective experiences and consumer power to bring transparency and accountability to this medical system. Together, we can! —Kimberly Seals Allers

By building a national database with true peer reviews to help inform your hospital and doctor decisions when giving birth, Irth is using transparency and accountability to protect Black and brown birthing people. ⁠
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⏺ We’re pushing for more reviews from Black and brown birthing people in Detroit, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh right now!⁠
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⏺ Doulas, let us know about your hospital birth experiences!⁠
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⏺ Birth partners, we want to hear from you too! What kind of behavior did you observe and receive while your partner was giving birth?⁠
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Download Irth at the link in our bio, and share your stories with other mamas and birthing folks in your community! ⁠
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Also: check our stories for @syesha and her family’s story and ways to support them. ✊🏾

This piece in the @bk_reader talks about legislative developments in NYC on the maternal mortality issue. 🙌🏾📢✊🏾 In NYC, Black birthing people are 8-12 times more likely to die during childbirth than white birthing people. We can build a better birthing future if we’re able to change the way these hospitals and doctors are administering care. Your voice matters especially when it comes to your health and the health of your child. You can read the full article and learn more about Irth at the link in our bio. #blackmamasmatter #momnibus #blackmaternalhealth #birthwithoutfear #nyc #birthsupport

Ending the Black maternal and infant health crisis is our primary goal. Despite how these numbers make us feel, we’re grateful for the @marchofdimes for this information. Knowing the problem is an important step towards solving it.⁠
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Where we come in is summed up perfectly by the quote on slide 2, by our incredible founder @iamksealsallers ⁠
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Review your birthing hospitals and ObGyn’s. ⁠
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Share your experiences of perinatal care, whether it was good, bad or in between. ⁠
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Sharing this information with your community is how we get to a better birthing future. ⁠
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If you’re pregnant or have given birth at a birthing hospital in the last two years, download our app and leave reviews. We’re a nationwide project, but we’re especially looking for reviews from folks in #detroit #pittsburgh #atlanta and #nyc 📢✊🏾 #birthsupport #blackbirthmatters #birthstory

Many thanks to @pittsburghpg and Joshua Axelrod for this recent feature of Irth! ✨📰✨ The maternal mortality numbers in Pittsburgh are something we’re trying to face head-on. Our platform seeks to build and nurture Black and brown mamas + birthing people in the region, by amplifying your stories of how you received care. This kind of information is crucial. Because in the birthing space, being heard is often a matter of life and death. “Ms. Seals Allers would like Irth to grow into the primary source hospitals and health care organizations turn to for “tracking and accountability for their own anti-bias efforts.” It could ultimately incentivize doctors to do better when caring for Black and brown mothers before and after their pregnancies. “Your experiences have power,” she said. “This system has done a great job of telling us we don’t matter, and our experiences will be dismissed. I promise you your experiences matter, and we will use the experiences we collect in Pittsburgh to push for change.” Read the full article at the link in our bio!

SUPPORT MAMA @syesha by sharing this story with the tag #bringrahome 📢✊🏾‼️ “This is my precious baby boy Amen’Ra. I had plans for us to be unbothered by this corrupt system, but that all changed when I took him to Johns Hopkins @allchildrens Hospital, in St. Petersburg, FL. I took our sun to get extra fluids since he was resisting to drink the necessary fluids we were giving him. He was weaning from extended breast feeding to eating MORE solids and drinking the bottle independently. My breast feeding journey was easy, beautiful and so rewarding up until I became pregnant. My body went through changes and my milk supply went down. Amen’Ra wanted mommy’s breast milk, but we had to wean him. During this process I researched so much & we even saw a couple of physicians & a lactation specialist who encouraged me he was really healthy, keep going, & I’m doing a great job. However, there was one particular day I just wanted to stay proactive, get another opinion from so called “pediatric specialists” & assistance with getting him extra fluids. I went to Johns Hopkins for that specifically & they TOOK my baby. They accused me of Abuse and Neglect. And specified Medical Neglect. Not too long after we arrived in the hospital I stopped using the SNS Pump which was recommended by the Lactation Specialist, to assist with fluids at the breast and Ra was completely weaned from my breast days after without the assistance of any medical staff. But instead of releasing us, they kept my sun in the hospital to observe him & interrogate, insult, and judge me. By March 11, 2021 CPI Officer Danielle McCoy of Manatee County Sheriff’s Department & other armed police officers from Pinellas County forcefully removed me from my son banning me & my husband permanently from the hospital. When we asked what did we do they said we refused a B 12 shot. Please listen to the recording on my page. WE NEVER refused the B12 shot & up until March 11th Ra was never left in the care of strangers and I was never without him for more than two hours. They ripped me away from my proudest creation in life, pure joy, my SUNhine.” - @syesha #worldbreastfeedingweek #blackbreastfeeding

HEY PITTSBURGH 📢🗣 If you’re pregnant, or have both in/around the Pittsburgh area in the last two years — we want to hear from you! Much like other cities in the U.S., Black birthing people in Pittsburgh are facing devastating odds when it comes to surviving birth without trauma. Irth is hoping to help be part of the solution to these numbers. If you’ve received perinatal care at any of the birthing hospitals in Pittsburgh—like, Magee Women’s, St. Clair, and/or any place in the Allegheny Network— please download Irth and leave a review of your experience! We want the whole range of Black and brown maternal care experiences. The good, the bad, and everything in between. Your stories have power. This is how we hold institutions accountable for how they give care. This is how we keep our communities informed and therefore safer. This is how we create a better birthing future. Download at the link in our bio! 📳

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, advocacy groups have fought for the continued inclusion of doulas in the birth process because research shows their presence can reduce many of the negative impacts for women of color.” / @sarahhoenicke for @nytimes Today we’re reading about doulas gaining momentum as pandemic restrictions are lifted. Ideally though, hospitals will understand how crucial doulas are to Black and brown birthing people’s physical and mental well-being during labor. We see doulas as essential. While many hospitals only see profit, doulas see people. So we encourage #doulas and other #birthworkers to leave reviews in the app. How was your presence treated by hospital staff? What behavior towards your mother/birthing client were you able to observe? Tell us! Download the Irth app today at the link in our bio 📢📳

won't you celebrate with me
what i have shaped into
a kind of life? i had no model.
born in babylon
both nonwhite and woman
what did i see to be except myself?
i made it up
here on this bridge between
starshine and clay,
my one hand holding tight
my other hand; come celebrate
with me that everyday
something has tried to kill me
and has failed. ~ Lucille Clifton Black birthing people deserve, healing, joy, and restoration after trauma. Black birthing people deserve to have their stories heard. Join us tomorrow for an afternoon of healing on The Birthright Restoration Episode (link in bio to rsvp). 1pm EST on YouTube & Facebook Live. 🌊🤍🫂

Irth is a project of Narrative Nation, a New York-based 501(c)(3), that creates narrative-centered media and technology to address health disparities. Narrative Nation is a tech non-profit that champions health equity by democratizing the story of inequities to foster systemic change and catalyze behavioral shifts. Learn more at www.WeWriteUs.org