Ep. 9- Why Do I Know So Many Black Women With A Broken Uterus?: On Black Women’s Reproductive Health with Dr. Chiyah A. Lawrence

Good Sis of the Pod, Dr. Chiyah A. Lawrence is back with Kendra and Kelli to discuss something we don't often discuss openly: reproductive health and the challenges Black women face. You'll hear each of them describe their experiences of navigating over the years, how it's impacted (or not impacted) their confidence as a woman, and Kendra even realizes in real time how much she has dealt with these challenges over the years. All three share pain management strategies that have worked well for them and resources they have incorporated into their wellness plans. As Black women, there is so much to learn from one another based on our experiences, and we want this episode to be informative, empowering, and supportive for all. We invite you to join us in the group chat and share what has worked well for you! Content warning: if you want to protect your peace and are sensitive to discussions about reproductive health issues and/or medical maltreatment and poor bedside manner, please take good care of yourself as you listen to this episode, and feel free to use the resources shared below. Additional links related to this episode: 1. Midi Health, an online platform and virtual care clinic created by specialists in perimenopause and menopause: 2. Dr. Chiyah's gynecologist friend put her onto some game for how to make an IUD procedure more tolerable. Always ask for a paracervical block and lidocaine jelly. Here's a video of Dr. Ashley Jeanius, a board-certified OBGYN, explaining how it is helpful and what other procedures this combo could be used for: 3. Kendra wishes we could afford to play this on the pod, but, in the meantime, please enjoy God's Property's song, "He'll Take the Pain Away" 4. Coach Gessie, a health activist and founder of The DeTox Now to help heal and prevent fibroids and more: 5. Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of The White Dress Project, which focuses on raising fibroid awareness 6. Endo Black provides Black women with a safe space. Endo Black, Incorporated has connected thousands of Black women. Endo Black, Incorporated offers opportunities for discussions on health equity and women's reproductive health. We also provide sessions on in-depth endometriosis, support groups within the community, provide resources such as our bi-monthly newsletter, resource list, and more. 7. Eggs Over Easy (film) Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistwork to keep the group chat conversations going! This episode was produced and edited by Dr. Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross. Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show! Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/ Support the show