Black Maternal Health
Are you a Black woman who has experienced pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum care on Maryland's Eastern Shore? We want to hear from you! Your experiences can help shape policies and improve maternal healthcare for Black mamas.
We are building a comprehensive directory of community resources to better support Black expectant mothers and birthing people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
MATERNAL HEALTH RESOURCE DIRECTORY
We are committed to holding healthcare systems accountable, advocating for policy changes, and equipping Black mothers and birthing people with the knowledge and resources to demand safe, respectful, and equitable care at every stage of their journey.
black birth justice advocacy
Our Black maternal health initiatives are designed to ensure that Black mamas and birthing people experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, support, and joy by increasing access to quality care and centering their voices, needs, and experiences. Through advocacy, education, and direct support, we are working to create a future where Black motherhood is not met with fear, but with love, respect, and care. This includes:
Heads up! We're currently building out our maternal health directory. This will be housed here on our website, as well as available in PDF format. If you are a birthworker and/or provide services to Black mamas and birthing people on Maryland's Eastern Shore, please complete our directory form here.
Resources
black-owned
faith-based
lgbtq+ friendly
disability
accessible
Languages: English, Spanish, some French and Hindi
Cost & Payment Options: Sliding scale and payment plans; does not accept insurance or Medicaid at this time.
Reproductive care services for preconception, birth, labor, and postpartum. Traditional midwifery, birth keeping, and placenta services. Serving Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. In-person and virtual.
Owner: Joyell Johnson
The Mangrove Midwife
holistic
TRAUMA-INFORMED
black-owned
lgbtq+ friendly
Connect: Email
Languages: English
Cost & Payment Options: Will be Medicaid approved, & accept payment in full, as well as payment plans
provides informational, emotional & physical support to birthing people. Services include childbirth education, appointment accompaniment, labor prep, labor & delivery support, as well as postpartum care up to 6 weeks, both in person or virtually.
Owner: Sheiron Crawford-Mackritis
M’Powered Birth, Doula Services
TRAUMA-INFORMED
