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Traditional Postpartum Practices: What’s Safe, What’s Harmful?
In many African homes, the postpartum period is more than recovery; it’s a sacred time. Mothers, grandmothers, and aunties often…
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Why Black Women Need more Support in the Fourth Trimester
The “fourth trimester,” the critical 12 weeks (and sometimes beyond) after birth is often spoken of as a recovery period…
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Baby Blues VS Postpartum Depression in Black Mothers
Up to 80-85% of new mothers may experience transient mood swings (baby blues) in the first few days after childbirth.…