Episode 7: Protecting Your Peace While Black and Expecting

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We're currently experiencing a maternal health care crisis that is disproportionately effecting black women in America. As someone wanting to have a baby or expecting this information (while important to know!) can make the whole pregnancy and birth process even more stressful than it may already be. In this episode I'm sharing how you can stay informed, while also protecting your peace as joy during this special time. 

Mentioned in this episode: Carmen Bridgewater Birth Photography , Birth Stories in Color Podcast,

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Journal/Reflection Questions:

  1. What “little things” have brought you/are bringing you joy throughout your pregnancy?

  2. How does your support team bring you peace? Are there areas that need to change to make you feel better supported?

  3. What tools are you using to cope with stress right now?

  4. Are there any people, obligations, environments, habits, etc. contributing to your stress levels that you can create more distance between?

  5. What makes you the most excited about bringing a new member into your family?

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