Grammy award-winning Neo-soul artist Erykah Badu plans on adding another profession to her resume: certified midwife. A natural birth advocate and mother of 3, Badu has been moonlighting as a certified doula for years, and is studying to become a certified midwife. Badu discovered her passion back in 2001, while helping a friend through childbirth. She told People Magazine, … [Read more...]
Are Black Families Treated Differently In Hospitals?
Giving birth is such a blessing, and can be a wonderful experience if you have the right support system around you, including the hospital you give birth at, your nursing staff, and your birthing team (OB/GYN, midwife, and/or doula). Although most of us aren't well off enough to rent out a whole room like the Carters, there are other options like private birthing suites to make … [Read more...]