Birth Justice Collaborative

NACC is excited to announce their spring Community Baby Shower, happening next month - Saturday, April 12th! This event will include raffle prizes, food, First Gift moccasins, baby swag, resources, photo booth and more! Swag will be available for newborn to 6 months of age. Community Baby Shower Saturday, April 12th 11:00am - 2:00pm Little Earth Gym 2501 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Questions? Contact Molly at [email protected] #communitybabyshower #birthjustice #communitysolutions #naccevents

NEW RESOURCE ALERT! Every 3rd Thursday of the month, you can CALL or TEXT Irth’s "Ask a Doula Anything" Helpline! Expecting or a new parent? You don’t have to figure it all out alone - The Irth team of experienced doulas is available to answer your questions—big or small. Whether you're preparing for birth, supporting a partner, navigating postpartum, or just need reassurance: ?? Tap in for FREE live support every 3rd Thursday of the month! ?? Thursday, March 20th ? 7–11 PM EST ?? Inside the Irth App Download the Irth App today & share this with a parent who needs it! ???? #IrthApp #AskADoula #BirthWithIrth #BirthJustice

Throughout Women’s History Month, we honor the powerful legacy of birth workers, midwives, and maternal health advocates who have shaped birth justice. From traditional Black and Indigenous midwives to modern doulas fighting for change, these champions ensure mothers and birthing people receive care rooted in dignity and respect. Tag a birth worker who has made a difference in your life! Let’s uplift their work. #BirthJustice #WomensHistoryMonth

? Black Maternal Health Week Celebration 2025 Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy Join the AABC on April 14th to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with a powerful gathering centered on joy, collective action and advocacy! Honoring the resilience of Black mothers and birthing people while addressing the systemic injustices that affect Black maternal health outcomes. Register to day at aabcprojects.org/events #BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

On International Women’s Day, we join other dedicated communities to work towards reproductive justice for Black, Indigenous, and marginalized mothers. The maternal health crisis is an intersectional issue—women of color are disproportionately denied respectful and life-saving care. #intlwomensday2025 #birthjustice

As Black History Month concludes this February, our fight for birth justice continues. Black history is filled with resilience, community care, and the pursuit of justice. Yet, Black birthing people still face alarming disparities—higher maternal mortality rates, inadequate healthcare access, and systemic neglect. Honoring the past means fighting for a future where every Black parent and baby survives and thrives. Birth justice is a call to action for equitable, respectful, and culturally grounded care. We must carry lessons of Black history forward. The work doesn’t stop on March 1st. #BirthJustice #BlackHistoryMonth #OurFutureOurBirth

? Save the Date! ? Join us on April 14th as we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with a powerful gathering centered on joy, justice, and collective action! Our community will be coming together to honor Black birthing people, share stories, uplift solutions, and build a future where every Black mother and baby thrives. ??? ?? Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. #BMHW2025 #BlackMaternalHealth #SaveTheDate #BirthJustice

AABC is now calling for families to participate in an upcoming Home Visiting program. This program provides home visits and hybrid Telehealth services from certified health educators and is available to Black and Native expectant mothers and parenting families in Ramsey County with children under the age of one. For more information, visit aabcprojects.org/resources.

We were honored to present at the National Home Visiting Summit this week! Our session focused on the importance of integrating cultural care into home visiting programs and the powerful impact this has on postpartum outcomes for families. When care is rooted in cultural understanding, families receive the support they truly need to thrive. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation—we’re excited to keep pushing for more inclusive, community-centered care! #birthjusticecollaborative #birthjustice #homevisiting #postpartumsupport #maternalhealth

TODAY is Medicaid Day of Action Funding caps threaten Medicaid’s future, shifting risk to states & reducing care. Fight for Medicaid! Cutting funding would have devastating effects for mothers, babies and their families. What to Do: 1. CALL your member of Congress at 866-426-2631. 2. CALL your Minnesota Congressional Representatives directly. Link here (Remember that Kelly Morrison has replaced Dean Phillips - the website has not been updated to reflect this yet). What to Say: - I am calling as a constituent to urge you to fight to keep all Medicaid funding. - Medicaid provides essential care for pregnant women, babies, and young children. - Medicaid is the largest funder of mental health services. - Medicaid is critical to the health care system. - Cuts to Medicaid hurts pregnant women, kids, and communities! - We know families and communities across Minnesota will be negatively impacted by cuts and reductions in Medicaid. - Communities in Minnesota cannot afford these cuts, and if allowed to proceed, it will have immediate and sweeping consequences! #MedicaidDayofAction #BirthJustice #RaiseOurVoices