The Birth Squad @_TheBirthSquad
Bestie MDs | Drs. Ijeoma Okwandu & Kimeshia Thomas | Pregnancy + Birth + Postpartum | Whose in your squad? Listen at https://t.co/0pfPHkgqCE LA & Atlanta Joined September 2022-
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These disparities reflect the systemic racial inequities woven into the fabric of the U.S., and maternal care is not immune from this. The Birth Squad was created to advocate for change and ensure women of color receive the care they deserve.
@thebirthquad founder was featured in @nytimes, highlighting racial disparities in C-sections. Black women face higher rates, placing them at greater risk. These disparities reflect the systemic racial inequities woven into the fabric of the US and maternal care is not immune.
Strength, perseverance, and hope – Allyson Felix embodies it all. Only 7 days left until her episode drops! Are you ready? Don't forget new episodes come out every other Sunday. So, binge Season 1&2 before this season comes to a close! Listen: open.spotify.com/show/5oUKy30...
🌟🏅 Get ready as retired track and field Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) shares her incredible journey from C-section to VBAC on The Birth Squad Podcast! 🎙️💪🏾 Listen: open.spotify.com/show/5oUKy30... Watch: youtube.com/@TheBirthSquad
Even Track & Field Olympic Gold Medalist @allysonfelix had to find her voice during her pregnancy. This Black Maternal Health week we hope to help you find yours in addition to encouraging you to craft your Birth Squad! #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
12 episodes, 10 unique stories, and 1 beautiful community- @_TheBirthSquad Thanks for riding with us through season 1. Season 2 loading... instagram.com/reel/Ct6SUDxrd… #WomenEmpowerment #BlackWomen #ReproductiveJustice
Season 1 is a wrap A year ago the idea of The Birth Squad was born In less than 6 months, we created 12 episodes, shared 10 unique stories, & built 1 beautiful community- The Birth Squad We are thankful, YOU-our motivation Cheers to an amazing first season🥂 The Birth Squad 🩷💜
EPISODE ALERT! Aparna's struggle w/ postpartum anxiety. You deserve to feel grounded in your pregnancy. Take that walk, talk to that therapist, & if needed take that med. A healthy you = a healthy pregnancy. Thanks 2 @therapy4bgirls 4 providing support #MentalHealthMatters
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Leticia's struggle with fertility. In the US 1 in 5 will struggle to conceive after 1 year of trying. Sis, you are not alone! Thank you @PostpartumHelp for offering mental health support for those who are struggling with fertility. #MentalHealthMatters
BIRTH SQUAD EPISODE ALERT! Ep 8: Jess' experience with miscarriage, pregnancy, and birth. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Pregnancy, loss, birth, and parenthood are hard! Shout out to @SimoneBoyce for highlighting how hard reproduction is. #miscarriage
Having an induction of labor? Heard of the "love hormone"? Pitocin is the choice to either jump start your labor or keep the party going! Leave a comment if you had an induction? #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
Having an induction of labor? A newer option that could allow you to stay at home for part of the process is called Dilapan! Leave a comment if you had an induction? #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
Having an induction of labor? Then your provider might recommend mechanical dilation if your cervix is slightly open. Leave a comment if you had an induction? #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
Balancing sharing good data for informed choices and not leaving patients fearful and labeled is a skill⚖️ Clinicians, let’s consider HOW we speak to patients to help them make the best decisions for themselves #InformedConsent #ArtofMedicine @BlkMamasMatter @preeclampsia
Balancing sharing good data for informed choices and not leaving patients fearful and labeled is a skill⚖️ Clinicians, let’s consider HOW we speak to patients to help them make the best decisions for themselves #InformedConsent #ArtofMedicine @BlkMamasMatter @preeclampsia
Having an induction of labor? What does that mean? Ian induction is when we artificially start your labor. Often an induction will start with "softening" the cervix if you are not dilated. Leave a comment if you had an induction? #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
Planning to give birth? What happens if your doctor recommends an induction of labor or if you want one? Well stay tuned! This week we discuss the different options. Leave a comment if you got an induction! #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
BIRTH SQUAD EPISODE ALERT! Ep 7: Sasha's traumatic experience with preeclampsia. Black women have the highest rate of developing preeclampsia at 12.4%. Thank you @ProfEmilyOster for recognizing the increased morbidity and mortality in the Black community. #Blackmamasmatter
Planning to give birth? Well if you tried all the other methods without success, then it's time to whip out the big guns! Castor oil! Leave a comment if you used this method or have questions about ones we didn't mention. #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
Planning to give birth? Well it's time to get it on! No need to tell us if you used this method 😂 #birthing #KnowledgeIsPower
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