06/03/2025
As an Online Business Manager for maternity and mental health practitioners, I can’t wait for this event. Not to mention, my girl Stephanie of Roots Midwifery, LLC, bottom right, will be in the building!!!
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, and the March of Dimes reports that one-third of US counties are maternal care deserts. Birthing people of all identities face elevated health risks — yet Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. The discussions featured at this event will explore the challenges behind these statistics, the community-driven solutions making a difference, and the reproductive resources available to families.
Taking the stage are Boston Globe culture columnist and creator of A Beautiful Resistance Jeneé Osterheldt; Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow + Mama Glow Foundation; Stefanie D. Belnavis, founder and director of A Bucket for the Well, LLC, The Diahann Project, and Birthlooms; Nashira Baril, founder of the Neighborhood Birth Center; and Stephanie Johnson, founder, Roots Midwifery; midwife and maternal health equity advocate. Together, they will spotlight the experiences of Black mothers, examine the systemic factors that drive disparities, and celebrate the resilience and strength of Black birthing people.
Whether you’re a parent, provider, or ally, your presence matters — because every life deserves dignity, safety, and respect.
