Creating Conditions for Black Mothers to Thrive

Text the Unruly Hotline HereIt’s Black Maternal Health Week! So on this week’s show we’re taking a deep look at the conditions Black mothers face before and after giving birth. 🙏 We make Unruly Subjects 100% independently! Support the show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/UnrulySubjects We feature an esteemed guest to discuss the mental health dimensions of maternal health: Saadiqa Kumanyika, a psychotherapist who specializes in perinatal and postpartum maternal mental health. (Saadiqa is also the First Lady of Unruly Subjects). We also share an interview with Malajah Rigsby, a new mother, and her doula Shantice Edwards. They give us an intimate view into what support and care looked like for them through their birthing journey. Follow Chenjerai on Instagram @chenjerai and Bluesky @chenjerai.bsky.social and follow Unruly Subjects @unrulysubjectspod. Get in touch [email protected] Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Grizzly BeatzUnruly Subjects is created in partnership with Rowhome ProductionsFurther reading & sources from this episodeSaadiqa Kumanyika Therapyhttps://www.saadiqakumanyikatherapy.com/Should I Have a Baby? 10 Questions to Ask Before You Get Pregnanthttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/should-i-have-a-baby-10-questions-to-answer-before-you-get-pregnant-jennifer-jessica/1113650744Black Women Birthing Justice https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com/Black Mama’s Justice Alliance https://blackmamasmatter.org/Support SisterWeb - the community of Birth Workers and Educators that Shantice works with!https://www.sisterweb.org/Resources from Black Women’s Health Imperative https://maternalhealth.bwhi.org/ Support the show