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It’s Black Maternal Health Week! So on this week’s show we’re taking a deep look at the conditions Black mothers face before and after giving birth.

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We feature an esteemed guest to discuss the mental health dimensions of maternal health: Saadiqa Kumanyika, a psychotherapist who specializes in perinatal and postpartum maternal mental health. (Saadiqa is also the First Lady of Unruly Subjects).

We also share an interview with Malajah Rigsby, a new mother, and her doula Shantice Edwards. They give us an intimate view into what support and care looked like for them through their birthing journey.

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Additional Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Grizzly Beatz

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Further reading & sources from this episode

Saadiqa Kumanyika Therapy

https://www.saadiqakumanyikatherapy.com/

Should I Have a Baby? 10 Questions to Ask Before You Get Pregnant

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/should-i-have-a-baby-10-questions-to-answer-before-you-get-pregnant-jennifer-jessica/1113650744

Black Women Birthing Justice

https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com/

Black Mama’s Justice Alliance

https://blackmamasmatter.org/

Support SisterWeb - the community of Birth Workers and Educators that Shantice works with!

https://www.sisterweb.org/

Resources from Black Women’s Health Imperative

https://maternalhealth.bwhi.org/

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