Melanated Midwives

As our Founder and CEO continues to juggle her PhD studies and Maternal Health research work we want to take sometime to congratulate her on the recognition of Midwife of Week by 🎉👏🏾
Congratulations Karie!
Keep going!!✊🏾

Due to the nation’s dark history, it’s been a long journey for midwives—especially those of color—to be able to practice in their communities.
Even today, the number of Black midwives is disproportionately low while the Black maternal mortality rate is disproportionately high. The two are connected, as the historical erasure of women of color in the reproductive health care space has further exacerbated maternal health disparities. This lesson can guide policymakers into increasing representation of Black midwives and midwives of color to shift the balance of power and support new moms.

Support organizations that are actively working towards increasing the number of melanated midwives in our communities like Melanated Midwives✊🏾

The History That Explains Today's Shortage of Black Midwives Understanding the origin of this disparity is key to addressing the shortage of midwives of color.

To my fellow Black midwives…
you are seen, heard, loved, and appreciated🥰🫶🏾😘

This role we take on is NOT and can NOT be taken on lightheartedly.

For the passion you have for this work and to be of service to your people and community will carry you through those long days and rough nights and at crazy lengthens that your physical and emotional desire to do so could ever.

Remember you need to pause too
Remember you need reflection too!
Remember you need community too!
Remember you need rest too!
Remember you need a reset too!

So on today take a pause, and reflect on all that you have accomplished for yourself and your community. Rest and reset then go forth and continue the assignment that has been setup on spirit boldly and with no regrets for you BELONG here!!

Happy Black Midwives Day!
Melanated Midwives

Have you gotten your Melanated Midwives tumbler yet?🤔😆
I know I know it’s no Stanley tumbler 🤷🏽‍♀️BUT…..proceeds from the purchase of a Melanated Midwives tumbler and other items go towards supporting melanated student midwives via scholarships or board exam fees! So go purchase your tumbler today ✊🏾
Link in bio☺️

Happy Friyay!!!😅
Happy Black History Month✊🏾

In honor of 2024 BHM we have some special edition items for our Melanated Midwives🥰

Go check them out now at www.melanatedmidwives.org/shop

These WILL sale out fast😱🔥

And NOT a melanated midwife?
Then consider a giving a BHM or Valentine’s Day gift for that special Melanated Midwife in YOUR life today🥰

Melanated Midwives merch is back!!!
And we have new items in stock🥰😍
Go get yours now🗣️
Support Melanated Midwives today❤️
www.melanatedmidwives.org/shop

This Giving Tuesday, the outpouring of support for Melanated Midwives has been nothing short of incredible. From shares to reposts, donations, and unwavering encouragement – each action has spoken volumes. Your belief in our mission to empower melanated midwifery students and Black birthing people fuels our dedication. As we close out 2023, we're thrilled to share that exciting things are in store for the upcoming New Year! ✨ Stay tuned for more, and once again, thank you for being a crucial part of this transformative journey. 💖

Ready to make a difference? Here are 3 impactful ways to support Melanated Midwives and help us further our mission to empower Black birth parents and diversify the midwifery profession.

Swipe left to discover both financial and non-monetary ways you can contribute to positive change! Every action, big or small, brings us closer to a more inclusive and supportive birthing experience for all. ✨

Your support matters! Ever wondered how sharing a post or giving to Melanated Midwives can make a real impact? Well, wonder no more! When you support us, you're contributing to scholarships for melanated midwifery students, providing exam fee assistance, and enhancing our digital resources, among other initiatives. Every act of support brings us one step closer to our mission. Visit melanatedmidwives.org to discover how you can be a part of this transformative journey! ✨

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is all about coming together to make a positive impact, and we need your support! Join us throughout the day on our story and timeline as we share ways you can contribute to Melanated Midwives. From scholarships to vital resources, your generosity matters. Don't forget to check out our pinned post for a quick guide on how you can make a difference. Let's create change together! ✨

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today, we're grateful for the power of giving and the impact it can make. If you've chosen to support Melanated Midwives, thank you!

Swipe left to find a flyer you can share on your story, and let your friends know why you've chosen to support us on this meaningful day. Together, let's amplify our mission and create positive change. Your voice and support matter! 🙌

Happy Giving Tuesday! ✨ If you're wondering how you can make a difference and support Melanated Midwives, you're in the right place! Swipe left to discover all the ways you can donate and contribute to our mission. Whether it's through our website or the link in our bio, your generosity helps us empower Black birthing families and diversify the midwifery profession. Thank you for being a part of this journey! 🙌

Today's the day we've been eagerly awaiting – it's Giving Tuesday! 🗓️✨

We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of something truly impactful by supporting Melanated Midwives, NFP. Your contribution can make a lasting difference for melanated birthing families, melanated midwives, and melanated midwifery students.

Whether it's a donation or spreading the word, every action counts. Stay tuned throughout the day as we share ways you can support and join us in empowering birthing experiences. Click the link in our bio to learn more and let's make this Giving Tuesday unforgettable! 🙌

To learn more about Melanated Midwives visit: www.melanatedmidwives.com

To Donate to Melanated Midwives visit: https://linktr.ee/melanatedmidwives

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Tomorrow is the day, and we can hardly contain our excitement for Giving Tuesday! 🗓️✨

Join us in making a difference for Black birthing families by supporting Melanated Midwives, NFP. Your generosity can truly transform lives!

Whether you're able to make a donation or help us spread the word, every action counts. Click the link in our bio to learn more and get ready to be part of something incredible tomorrow! 🙌

Making waves in the community! 💫

At Melanated Midwives, our mission is clear: to diversify the midwifery profession and empower Black and melanated birth parents on their journey through prenatal and postpartum care. We're not just talking the talk – we're actively engaged in addressing maternity healthcare deserts and specifically the concerning rates of Black Maternal mortality and morbidity on the Southside of Chicago. 🌍🤰 By bringing together Black mothers, pregnant individuals, politicians, public health workers, and community activists, we're forging a path toward positive change. Together, we're making a lasting impact and ensuring that every birthing experience is supported and celebrated. 🧡✊

Happy National Midwifery Week!

From October 1st to October 7th, 2023, we celebrate the incredible contributions of midwives across the nation. This year's theme, "Midwives - Strengthening Communities," resonates deeply with the heart and soul of midwifery as they continue to play a vital role in our healthcare system.

Midwives are the unsung heroes, dedicated to providing fair, ethical, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to all. Their compassionate care and unwavering support make a significant impact on the lives of countless families.

🌍 During National Midwifery Week, let's take a moment to give back.

Consider donating to Melanated Midwives, NFP.

Melanated Midwives' mission is to diversify the midwifery profession and empower Black birth parents with the resources and tools they need to successfully navigate their prenatal and postpartum care. By supporting them, you're contributing to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.

Swipe left for more information on how you can make a difference and help strengthen our communities through the power of midwifery. Together, we can create a brighter and healthier future for all.

Join the March of Dimes, Melanated Midwives, and community partners, as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Healthy Pregnancy and Community Wellness Event. 
 
This event is on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at the Shine Bright Community Center (Discover), 8560 S. Cottage Grove. Chicago, IL 60619 from 11am – 3pm.
 
Come and enjoy a free and fun community experience including:
• Pop-Up Grocery
• Diaper Distribution Drive
• “Ask the Provider” Resource Booths (32 partners secured)
• Flu, COVID and Tdap Vaccine Clinic
• Genetic Testing Counselors - onsite
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Wellness Kit Giveaway
• Blood Pressure Kit education and distribution
• And much, much, more.

True or False | Did you guess the right answer?
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Black infants are more likely to be born with low birth weight (less than 2,500 grams or about 5.5 pounds), which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and developmental challenges.

Babies born with low birth weight might face a higher risk of health issues such as respiratory problems, infections, and difficulties in early growth and development. Our goal is to create a healthy and thriving beginning for every child.

Addressing this concern starts with supporting maternal health. Prenatal care, proper nutrition, and medical guidance are crucial factors in promoting healthy birth weights.

As a community, we can make a difference. By raising awareness about low birth weight and its impact, we're advocating for better healthcare support, education, and resources for expectant mothers.

Join us Saturday, September 30th, 2023 for a Pregnancy & Community Wellness Event!

Melanated Midwives will be giving away 150 postpartum bags filled with essential items! You do not want to miss this event. Register with the link in our bio!

So grateful and honored to be highlighted for the birth work that chose me🙏🏾❤️

To see me and my work, my mission, my calling and my purpose aligning with my passion daily is a constant reminder of how blessed I am to be an advocate for Black birthing and moms that look like me

~ Karie E Stewart, Founder & CEO of Melanated Midwives

U.S. MATERNAL DEATH IS ON THE RISE, ESPECIALLY AMONG BLACK MOTHERS - Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien The U.S. leads high-income nations in maternal deaths, especially among Black mothers. In 2021, around 1200 women died of childbirth-related causes – a 40% increase from 2020. Leone Lakhani meets with one woman in Chicago who's working to change that, and whose mission to support Black and brown m...

📣 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us on August 17th, 2023 at 11 AM EST for an eye-opening session with our CEO & Founder, Karie E. Stewart, M.P.H., M.S.N., CNM, APRN. 🌟

She'll be presenting on 'Addressing Maternal Mortality: Unveiling Racial Disparities and Charting a Path to Change' as part of the National Institutes of Health's Prevention in Focus Webinar Series. 🎙️ Don't miss this vital conversation.

Reserve your spot for FREE – link in our bio! 👆

Melanated Midwives was honored to have visited Bumi Sehat gentle birth services and family care clinic in Bali Indonesia. Robin and her team showed us how they care for their communities 🙏🏾✊🏾🙌🏾❤️

Melanated Midwives in Bali, Indonesia for the International Confederate of Midwives triennial conference 😍🥰✊🏾

Help us raise $2,500 for Melanated Midwives!

Good morning! 👏🏾
Happy Giving Tuesday!!!

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Melanated Midwives desires to transform midwifery as it stands today and diversify the midwifery profession. In short we need more Melanated Midwives now! It is our hope that you will consider giving to our amazing 501c3 organization by donating to our Annual Student Midwife Scholarship Fund. Donations will assist us in providing each student that qualifies with a $5000 scholarship. Donations on this Giving Tuesday can be made via Paypal, Cashapp, Facebook donation, and our website! For more information about Melanated Midwives, our goals, mission, and events please visit www.melanatedmidwives.org

Paypal- [email protected]

Cashapp- $melanatedmidwife

Calling all aspiring midwives! NBMA will be hosting a Student Midwife Pathways webinar on 11/30 at 7pm to 9 pm EST. If you are considering becoming a midwife or are a student with questions about options, this panel will present an opportunity to learn more about the profession and different pathways to midwifery. Many thanks to our moderator, Community Engagement Coordinator Nichole Wardlaw, DNP, CNM, and to each of our panelists: Corrinna Edwards, LM, CPM, Nikia Grayson, DNP, CNM, Trinisha Williams, CM, Jeanine Logan, CNM, Nicole Reide, CM, and Tanya Smith-Johnson, CPM. Register at: bit.ly/aspiringmidwives

We are so excited to be celebrating National Midwifery Week ( ) from October 2nd-October 8th, 2022

This year’s theme is “Midwives for Justice.”✊🏾

Thank you Midwives for all that you do. 👏🏾🧡🤍💙🤎

The Melanated Midwives team would like to wish you all a Happy World Breast Feeding Week!