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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 3h

Introducing our second facilitator for the upcoming Clinician Stakeholder Meeting— Shanti Moore, MSN, CNM, a midwife, nurse, and birth justice advocate whose work continues to transform care for birthing people.

Register now at bit.ly/bmmaclin

Limited spots available!

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 21h

During #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we uplift an important truth — violence affects every part of health, including the safety and well-being of Black Mamas & birthing people. 💜

Systemic barriers too often leave survivors unseen & unsupported, but healing begins with community, care, & justice.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 1d

Recent reporting by The 19th reveals, ICE continues to detain people that are pregnant, postpartum, and/or nursing despite federal limits on such practices, raising human rights & maternal health concerns.

Maternal health is a human right, & includes immigrant & asylum-seeking parents & families.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 2d

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This 6-part series is designed to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your practice, & expand your impact through environmental and reproductive justice–centered training led by national experts & community-based leaders.

Register: bit.ly/bmmalearn25

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 2d

✨Registration is OPEN for BMMA’s 2025 Fall Perinatal Learning Series!✨

Join us this fall for a virtual learning experience open to ALL practitioners, advocates, & stakeholders committed to improving maternal, perinatal, & environmental health.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 4d

We’re excited to introduce the first of two facilitators leading our upcoming Clinician Stakeholder Meeting, a space designed to center wellness, connection, and care for those working across the perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health workforce.

Register: bit.ly/bmmaclin

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 6d

THANK YOU to the members of the Synovus African American Employee Resource Group (ERG) for nominating and voting for BMMA, Inc. to receive their 2025 nonprofit support.

Their investment will help us further the work of strengthening the Black perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health workforce 💜

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 7d

Day 2 of our 2025 Alliance Convening, held mid-September in Atlanta, GA, was all about reflection, strategy, & strengthening our collective foundation.

Inas-Khalidah Mahdi reminded us that in a time when funders and partners are pulling out, spaces like this are vital for mapping strategies.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 9d

We’re one day away from a powerful, free webinar designed to help families navigate RSV season with confidence. Join a doctor, a mom, and our host for a thoughtful conversation about how RSV impacts babies’ lungs, and how to help protect them this season.

Don't miss out: bit.ly/bmmarsv

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 10d

Coming right off the heels of #NationalMidwiferyWeek, we continue to honor & uplift the Indigenous midwives & birth workers who carry forward the legacies of their ancestors, protecting traditions, reclaiming autonomy, & nurturing generations through culturally grounded care.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 11d

Last month, BMMA’s Policy & Advocacy team represented at the 54th Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, D.C.!

Our Policy Associate, Stephanie Aristide, joined national leaders & policymakers advancing solutions for Black Maternal Health.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 12d

Something exciting is coming 🍂

Our Fall 2025 Perinatal Healthcare Workforce Enrichment Series!

New courses featuring leading experts in Black Maternal Health & culturally congruent care designed to help you advance birth justice & Black Maternal Health outcomes.

Details dropping soon!

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 12d

World Mental Health Day reminds us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves.

In this clip, Kay Matthews, Founder and Executive Director of the Shades of Blue Project, shares two truths: the people doing the work also need care, rest, and support — AND that rest IS MANDATORY.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 14d

Clinicians, this one’s for you!

Join us on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025, from 11am–3pm in Atlanta, GA, for a clinician-centered stakeholder meeting designed to uplift, restore, & connect those doing the work.

Register now at bit.ly/bmmaclin to be part of the conversation!

#Clinicians #BMMA #Wellness

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 15d

For #NationalMidwiferyWeek (Oct 5–11), we are bringing back these powerful words from our Executive Director, Angela D. Aina, shared during the 2025 Black Midwives Day Conference on March 14.

Angela reminds us that we need ACTION!

Learn more & explore the resources: blackmamasmatter.org/our-work

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 15d

As part of #RJWeekofAction, join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1PM EST for a powerful IG Live conversation hosted by Tracy Parris-Benjamin of the Black Women’s Health Imperative.

Join us on IG and hear directly from leaders pushing for justice, equity, and community-driven change.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 16d

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Join us as we continue building on this legacy, sustaining our programs, strengthening Black-led research and advocacy and equipping the Black perinatal workforce with the tools, trainings and support.

💜 Engage with us and stay connected: blackmamasmatter.org/connect

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 16d

From the very first convening in 2015 to becoming a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance, BMMA has been at the forefront of advancing Black Maternal Health with dignity, culture, and justice at the core.

As we prepare to honor 10 years of this work next year, we know there is still more to do.

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 17d

A Conversation to Help Protect Your Baby this RSV Season!

Hear from a trusted doctor and an experienced mom in this live webinar where you'll learn what Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is, why it could be dangerous for your baby and what you can do to help reduce the risk.

🔗: bit.ly/bmmarsv

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 19d

📰 Did you catch our latest newsletter? Here’s what we covered:

- A look back at the 2025 Alliance Convening kickoff in Atlanta
- Updates from the GaBMHT Stakeholder meetings
- Policy and advocacy news
- Upcoming events

Don’t miss the next one! Sign up today: blackmamasmatter.org/connect.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 20d

From #BMHC to the #BMHW WALK, our sponsors have stood alongside us in this movement to advance Black Maternal Health. Their support sustains the momentum, uplifts community-driven solutions, & moves us closer to ending maternal & infant health inequities.💜

Now, we’re inviting YOU: bit.ly/bmmaspon

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 22d

📣 #Macon, we’re coming your way!

The #GaBMHT Stakeholder meeting is happening this Friday, October 3, 2025. Be part of the collective work and efforts to build solutions that tackle inequities in Black Maternal Health outcomes across #GA.

Register: bit.ly/gabmhtmacon

#BMMA #BlackMaternalHealth

Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know that Black women and birthing people with sickle cell disease face higher risks in pregnancy, including preeclampsia, blood clots, & preterm birth?

Equity in maternal health means ensuring culturally competent care for families impacted by sickle cell.

#SickleCell #BlackMaternalHealth

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 24d

Today, on International Safe Abortion Day, it's a global reminder that access to safe, legal, and compassionate abortion care is a fundamental human right, and a critical part of reproductive justice.

Reproductive freedom is not optional, it's essential to protecting Black Maternal Health.

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social · 26d

World Contraception Day is a call to action AND a call for accountability!

For Black women and birthing people, access to contraception isn’t just a matter of care, it’s about autonomy, dignity, and the ability to make informed decisions about our bodies and futures.

#ReproJustice

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