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Tag: childbirth

"We're Battling Just To Keep Our Family Whole": Black D.C. Parents Detail Struggle To Prove Child Is Theirs After Home Birth
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"We're Battling Just To Keep Our Family Whole": Black D.C. Parents Detail Struggle To Prove Child Is Theirs After Home Birth

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Feb 29, 2024
WATCH: Elaine Welteroth On The Strong Black Woman Trope in the Medical System
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WATCH: Elaine Welteroth On The Strong Black Woman Trope in the Medical System

By Essence · Sep 13, 2023
9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Had A C-Section
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Parenting

9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Had A C-Section

By Victoria Uwumarogie · Apr 27, 2023
Dealing With Anxiety As A Black Woman Preparing To Give Birth
Lifestyle · Parenting

Dealing With Anxiety As A Black Woman Preparing To Give Birth

By Victoria Uwumarogie · Apr 12, 2023
'I Didn't Know That This Could Happen To Me': Elaine Welteroth Shares Birth Story To Fight Maternal Mortality Crisis
Black History Month · Holidays · Lifestyle · Parenting

'I Didn't Know That This Could Happen To Me': Elaine Welteroth Shares Birth Story To Fight Maternal Mortality Crisis

By Dominique Fluker · Jan 24, 2023
Summer Walker Gives Birth To Twins: ‘I’m So Proud of Myself’
Lifestyle · Parenting

Summer Walker Gives Birth To Twins: ‘I’m So Proud of Myself’

By Elizabeth Ayoola · Jan 3, 2023
Devale Ellis Became A 'Doula Dad' After Almost Losing His Wife During Birth Of Their First Child
Lifestyle

Devale Ellis Became A 'Doula Dad' After Almost Losing His Wife During Birth Of Their First Child

By Elizabeth Ayoola · Apr 14, 2022
An Emotional Fantasia Welcomes Daughter Keziah Home After Nearly A Month In The NICU
Lifestyle · Parenting

An Emotional Fantasia Welcomes Daughter Keziah Home After Nearly A Month In The NICU

By Victoria Uwumarogie · Jun 23, 2021
Baby News: From Fantasia To Jason Bolden, These Stars Just Welcomed Bundles Of Joy
Lifestyle · Parenting

Baby News: From Fantasia To Jason Bolden, These Stars Just Welcomed Bundles Of Joy

By Victoria Uwumarogie · May 26, 2021
Kelly Rowland Says Beyoncé And Michelle Were Present When She Gave Birth To Baby No. 2 — Via Zoom
Lifestyle · Parenting

Kelly Rowland Says Beyoncé And Michelle Were Present When She Gave Birth To Baby No. 2 — Via Zoom

By Victoria Uwumarogie · Apr 30, 2021
A Parenting Coach On How To Raise Well-Adjusted Children Born During The Pandemic And Prepare Them For Life After It
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Parenting

A Parenting Coach On How To Raise Well-Adjusted Children Born During The Pandemic And Prepare Them For Life After It

By Victoria Uwumarogie · Apr 21, 2021
Kelly Rowland Is 9 Months Pregnant And Slaying!
Love & Sex

Kelly Rowland Is 9 Months Pregnant And Slaying!

By Jasmine Grant · Jan 15, 2021
Yes, Queen! Nicki Minaj Answers Her Fans' Questions About Giving Birth
Love & Sex

Yes, Queen! Nicki Minaj Answers Her Fans' Questions About Giving Birth

By Jasmine Grant · Dec 31, 2020
Danielle Brooks Opens Up About Her "Unexpected" Experience Giving Birth
Love & Sex

Danielle Brooks Opens Up About Her "Unexpected" Experience Giving Birth

By Jasmine Grant · Nov 13, 2020
Jodie Turner-Smith Gave Birth At Home Because Of Systemic Racism In Hospitals
Love & Sex

Jodie Turner-Smith Gave Birth At Home Because Of Systemic Racism In Hospitals

By Jasmine Grant · Aug 13, 2020
Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Gets Real About Near-Death Experience
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Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Gets Real About Near-Death Experience

By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 25, 2020
Black Maternal Health Matters! 5 Issues Facing Black Mothers Today
Health & Wellness

Black Maternal Health Matters! 5 Issues Facing Black Mothers Today

By Jasmine Grant · Apr 15, 2020
You Got This, Mommy! 5 Tips To Help New Moms Recover From C-Section Surgery
Health & Wellness

You Got This, Mommy! 5 Tips To Help New Moms Recover From C-Section Surgery

By Christina Hammond · Jan 21, 2020
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