Societal stigmas have caused us to feel uncomfortable in our own skin (to a degree), so of course discussions around these topics are not normal for some.

I believe this shouldn't be, we should feel comfortable expressing our feelings surrounding these topics with other women, our children, and partners.

Each women's journey to womanhood looks different, yet God blessed us with enough similarities to not feel completely alone. If we continue having conversations that are only skimming the surface if at all, we will remain vulnerable especially when it comes time to make decisions regarding our health. As of 2018 Black & Native women are 2-3 times more likely to experience complications and/or death during childbirth regardless of their economic status (CDC, 2019).

Now more than ever, we need to become more educated and confident in our inner strength as each of us interacts with the medical profession. For decades, because of racial and intellectual biases, treatable conditions have been neglected and thus have created generational trauma surrounding birth & other womanhood experiences (Salam, 2018). We pray and commit ourselves to encouraging women & families to stand in their confidence, unapologetically!