"I’m Cat. I’m a Queer, Caribbean-American Mother, Herbalist, Yoga Teacher, Musician and Doula. In the span of my work as a doula, it has been made crystal clear how important Black/Brown folx need access to Black doulas and midwives.
Some years ago I gleaned that, where I live in New York City, maternal mortality rates are 13x higher amongst black women. Learning this just shortly before I gave birth to my daughter, was very sobering.I believe we all have a responsibility to ensure that all people are treated with tenderness. Support your local organizations, evaluate what you can contribute, find ways to connect with your local government.The more we use our will and privilege to provide access to others, the more we can see a world that is reflective of love and unity we all desire. After all, it truly takes a village.”
The wonderful @catfranciscatfrancis in her article “Black Mothers Matter” that she wrote for our blog, The Lift.
Click the link in our bio to read more about her work as a doula, why Black and Brown birth workers are essential, and how you can make change in your community.
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