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Have you ever considered a home birth, but weren’t sure where to start?

Maybe you’ve wondered who actually provides home birth services in our community. Maybe you didn’t know that there are Black midwives right here serving families, or that your insurance may help cover your care.

On October 22nd from 12:00–1:30 PM, I’ll be moderating a LIVE virtual conversation with Latasha Brown, APRN, CNM, WHGRNP-BC and Kova Brown, CPM, specializing in Homeopathics, as we talk openly about home birth and access to out-of-hospital midwifery care.

We’re going to talk about what home birth actually looks like, who may be a good candidate, safety and preparation, insurance coverage, choosing a midwife, and what families should know when considering this option.

There will also be time for live Q&A, so bring the questions you’ve been wanting to ask.

One of the reasons I wanted to bring this conversation together is because access means more than services simply existing. Our community has to know those services are here, understand their options, and have an opportunity to speak directly with the people providing the care.

Whether you’re currently pregnant, planning for a future pregnancy, supporting someone who is expecting, working as a doula or birth worker, or you simply want to learn more about birth options in our community, you’re welcome to join us.

💜 October 22, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎤 Moderated by Lakeeta Watts, DNM

Registration is required:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oFGEIbZxQGCjkmenF6LA1g

Please share this flyer with a mama, family, doula, birth worker, or anyone who deserves to know they have options. 💜

Birth options matter. Access matters. Representation matters. And informed families deserve to know what is available to them.

Join Black Health Matters for a vital conversation on navigating asthma in our communities. Learn daily management tips, how to access specialist care & more! Join us to learn how to better manage asthma and understand the unique challenges facing Black patients. We will cover the symptoms of hard-to-control asthma, the evolution toward targeted treatments, when to seek a specialist, and ways to expand access to care.

Friends! Today officially marks the start of national Black Maternal Health Week, an observance brought to bear by our partners at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and Black birth justice advocates 8 years ago! We are proud to celebrate and to lead work in Wisconsin to protect and secure the lives and health of Black mamas and babies!

Join us through the month for events and opportunities to learn, celebrate, and advocate. Here are a few:

Register NOW for the 5th Annual VIRTUAL Black Maternal & Child Health Summit happening on April 17! https://www.ffbww.org/bmchsummit

Read the 2019 Saving Our Babies Report that sparked a county-wide partnership and strategy, now in motion, to improve Black maternal and child health. https://www.ffbww.org/saving-our-babies

Learn more about the ground-breaking Saving Our Babies Initiative that is transforming Black birth outcomes in Dane County and which we are proud partners with the Dane County Health Council, EQT By Design and others. https://www.savingourbabieswi.org.

Get familiar with the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County. https://www.bmcha.org

Read our 2021 feature in the Wisconsin Medical Journey on the critical urgency of 'Listening to Black Women' as the first step to eliminating Black birth disparities. https://www.ffbww.link/listentoblackwomen

Check out our events calendar for activities and ways to get involved this week and beyond! https://www.ffbww.org/events

Together WE CAN, WE WILL and WE ARE!

Birth in Color Midwifery is Hosting a Community Blood Drive – Saturday June 14th 2025

“World 🌎 Blood Donor Day”

About 3% of births require a blood transfusion immediately afterwards. It’s in moments like these—where every second counts—that the generosity of blood donors becomes critically important.

You can help expectant and new parents overcome unexpected challenges, offering them the chance for more joy with their newborn babies. All blood types are needed to ensure a robust blood supply is available when newborn’s parents need it most.

Please save the date!

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Birth in Color Midwifery is Hosting a Community Blood Drive – June 14, 2025 “World 🌎 Blood Donor Day”

We’re proud to announce that Birth in Color Midwifery will be hosting a community blood drive in June 14, 2025 as part of our ongoing efforts to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health.

Blood donations play a VITAL role in supporting birth-related emergencies, postpartum recovery, and neonatal care—especially in communities of color where access to lifesaving blood products can be limited. By donating, you are helping bridge that gap and directly supporting safer outcomes for birthing people and babies.

Join us this June in giving back, saving lives, and standing for equity in care.
Details and sign-up coming soon!

Together, we bleed 🩸 love—and we birth change.

Follow our website for details to come and our social media💪🏾

Celebrate Black History Month with Milwaukee Recreation as we focus on the power in community wellness! Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for Healing The Dream, an event focused on promoting wellness and strengthening connections in the Black community.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of interactive wellness workshops, hear from impactful speakers, and connect with one another through expert-led discussions and breakout rooms. This event focuses on honoring Black history while also fostering a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive self-growth, collaborative discussion, and community building.

This special event is free to attend and open to all ages! Free professional chair massages will also be available for the first 20 guests to arrive. Visit bit.ly/3WGHXSL to learn more and secure your spot today!