As we celebrate Women's History Month, join us in this remarkable podcast episode as we shine a light on the critical issue of Black Maternal Health.
Special guests Cynthia Montour, Founder of Hope Deferred Inc. and Kizzi David, Founder of Stay Put Doula Inc. help us to uncover the complexities and challenges faced by Black mothers and advocate for equitable and inclusive healthcare systems.
Black Maternal Health Resources:
Postpartum Support International
Black Birthworkers Rock
A New Village Inc
Black Women Do Vbac
National Black Doula Association
Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood
Count The Kicks
Commonsense Midwifery
The Educated Birth
The Irth App
Our Host:
Jovan Brown is a Christian leader and "mompreneur" who is dedicated to helping others tell compelling stories and develop their agency in the process. She is an editor, literary coach, writer, lifelong educator, and proud girl mom. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to shine light in shadowy spaces to help others become the best version of themselves .
She is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that honors the power of vulnerability and gives way to raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. Her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”.
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