Episodes

  • Ep. 15 BMH-Single Parenting

    Ep. 15 BMH-Single Parenting
    Jul 22 2021
    Pregnancy and parenting place mothers in such a vulnerable space and personally, I have found myself needing more help. In this episode we discuss parenting as a single mother, specifically focusing on the importance of your support network and ways to stay connected.
    Links:http://herhealthfirst.org/
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 14 BMH Safe Sleep Practices

    Ep. 14 BMH Safe Sleep Practices
    Jul 15 2021
    According to the Sacramento County Blue Ribbon Commission Report in Sacramento County, African American babies are 4.6 times more likely to die of a sleep-related death than all other ethnic groups. In this episode, we discuss safe sleep practices for newborns and infants.
    Links:
    http://herhealthfirst.org/
    https://blackchildlegacy.org/
    https://sachealthybaby.com/
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    7 mins
  • Ep. 13 BMH-Pregnancy A Fathers Perspective

    Ep. 13 BMH-Pregnancy A Fathers Perspective
    Jul 8 2021
    In this episode we speak with a Husband and father of 3 and a bonus child (his niece.) He joins us to discuss pregnancy, child-birth and postpartum period from the father’s perspective.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 12 BMH WIC and Lactation

    Ep. 12 BMH WIC and Lactation
    Jul 1 2021
    In this episode, we speak with a certified Lactation Consultant from the Women Infant and Children Program (WIC) to discuss how Black women can overcome some of the barriers to nursing while learning about the benefits of connecting with a Lactation Consultant.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
    https://www.communityresourceproject.org/Services/Health/WIC
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    19 mins
  • Ep. 11 BMH-Doula Kairis pt 2

    Ep. 11 BMH-Doula Kairis pt 2
    Jun 24 2021
    Doula Care: Kairis Pt. 2 In this two-part episode we learn about the role of a Doula in the pregnancy and birth process. Our expert Doula has 21 years of experience and is the National Doula Trainer for Birthing Project USA, which is an international organization that combats birth disparities in 7 different countries.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 10 BMH-Doula Kairis pt 1

    Ep. 10 BMH-Doula Kairis pt 1
    Jun 17 2021
    Doula Care: Kairis Pt. 1 In this two-part episode we learn about the role of a Doula in the pregnancy and birth process. Our expert Doula has 21 years of experience and is the National Doula Trainer for Birthing Project USA, which is an international organization that combats birth disparities in 7 different countries.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 9 BMH Postpartum A Mothers Experience

    Ep. 9 BMH Postpartum A Mothers Experience
    Jun 10 2021
    In this episode, we interview a mother who shares her personal experience during the postpartum period. Postpartum care is often not offered. In this episode, a mother shares how she recognized the signs of postpartum stress and the steps she took to get support.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
    https://dhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Pages/Black-Infant-Health-Program/SP-Black-Infant-Health-Program.aspx
    https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com/battling-over-birth
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 8 Postpartum Care

    Ep. 8 Postpartum Care
    Jun 7 2021
    In this episode, we will be sharing how perinatal depression is defined by the medical community and highlighting some racial and ethnic disparities related to treatment, and share some mental health-related resources.
    Links: http://herhealthfirst.org/
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
    https://dhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Pages/Black-Infant-Health-Program/SP-Black-Infant-Health-Program.aspx
    https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com/battling-over-birth
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    13 mins