Birth In Color

?? Train to become a Certified Lactation Specialist and empower families in your community! You'll learn to:? ???? Educate on feeding cues: ? Empower parents to understand their babies' hunger signals, ensuring timely nourishment.? ?? Guide comfort measures:? Discover techniques to soothe fussy babies and create a calm environment that promotes successful breastfeeding.? ?? Share knowledge and support: ? Equip parents with the information and confidence they need to establish a healthy breastfeeding journey.? ?? Help little ones thrive: ? Witness the joy of fostering healthy growth and development in newborns through the power of breastfeeding.? ?? Enroll Today! https://lnkd.in/g_EHTGuF #BreastfeedingSupport #LactationSpecialist #MaternalHealth #richmondVA

?? Dressed in power statements and caution tape, the Birth In Color crew took to the streets of downtown Richmond to honor the strength of our voices. ?? While access to abortion and contraception has been central to our fight for reproductive justice, these concerns are just the beginning. Partnering with ACLU of Virginia, we are shining a light on the critical need for comprehensive reproductive justice — addressing the full spectrum of issues that impact our communities. ? Join us for the screening of “Our Stories, Our Choices.’ this Tuesday! ??July 9th, 2024? ?? Time: 5:30 PM? ?? Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA Every story deserves care and support. Our voices will never be silenced. ?? Visit BirthinColor.org/RJstories to RSVP. #ReproductiveJustice #OurStoriesOurChoices #BreakTheSilence #reproductiverights

??EVERYONE deserves access and autonomy over their own bodies, regardless of race, gender, identity, or background. True freedom means having the right to make choices about our bodies; championing reproductive rights ensures liberty for all. ??

?? Share with your network - doula trainings are coming up in the DMV and in Lynchburg! ???? ?? Receive state certification and support the colorful communities of the commonwealth by becoming a doula today! ?? ??? Apply now at BirthinColor.org/doulas #Doula #doulacare #virginadoula #douladiaries #birthworkers

?? When one state's right to bodily autonomy is threatened, everyone's rights are at risk, creating a potential domino effect for states with more permissive laws like Virginia. Learn about this #reprojustice win! ????? ?? Supreme Court Ruling: ?The Court dismissed an appeal against Idaho’s strict abortion ban, temporarily blocking the state's law and permitting emergency abortions. ?? Health Protections: ?The decision supports the stance that federal law requires hospitals to provide abortions in cases where a pregnant woman’s health is at risk. ?? Accidental Posting?An early version of the opinion was accidentally posted online, revealing the Court's decision before the official release. ? ?? Concurrences and Dissents?The opinion saw an alliance of justices from across the ideological spectrum while recognizing the decision's temporary nature, emphasizing it is a delay rather than a permanent solution. ?? Election Context: ?The decision removes abortion from the Court’s docket prior to the general election, although the issue is expected to return. Source: @CNN

??BIG news — if true. Read the details ???? ?? Supreme Court's Leaked Decision:? The Court is poised to permit emergency abortions in Idaho, reinstating a lower court order that allows hospitals to protect pregnant individuals’ health/ This was discovered due to a prematurely released statement on the court's site. “The Supreme Court’s press office said the opinion in the case had not been officially released. “The Court’s Publications Unit inadvertently and briefly uploaded a document to the Court’s website,” said Patricia McCabe, the court’s public information officer. “The Court’s opinion in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States will be issued in due course.””?? ?? Health Protections: This decision means hospitals in Idaho can perform emergency abortions to prevent serious harm to a woman’s health a right that should have never been in question to begin with. ?? Case Background: ? This is the Court's first major abortion case since overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022 and involves the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). (Source: @BloombergLaw) #RJNEWS #reproductivehealth #idaho #abortionrights #ourbodiesourchoices

?? On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision by overturning the case of Roe v. Wade and ruling that there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. This loss, combined with existing disparities, disproportionately affects marginalized communities, perpetuating systemic inequalities in reproductive healthcare. While abortion rights, once safeguarded by Roe v. Wade, represent just one essential hue in the full spectrum of reproductive health care, the true stories of reproductive health rights in Virginia illustrate a complex struggle encompassing personal challenges, social debates, political tensions, and the urgent need for comprehensive protections. ?? The RJ Storytelling Project, led by Birth in Color and in collaboration with the ACLU of Virginia, aims to diversify the conversation around reproductive health. This project captures the stories of Virginians who’s experiences illustrate the complex realities of reproductive justice — beyond abortion rights. ?? Watch the trailer: https://lnkd.in/gD5DhuGv Learn more at ?? BirthinColor.org/RJstories #ReproductiveJustice #HealthcareEquity #ReproductiveHealth #MyBodyMyChoice

?? Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. ?? Swipe left to learn more about the history, significance, and symbols of this important day. ??? #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateFreedom #EqualityForAll

?? We're excited to introduce Dr. Breonna Riddick, our newest Program Director at Birth in Color! ?? Dr. Riddick, a dedicated Community Birth Doula from Tidewater, Virginia, recently earned her Ph.D. in Health Communication from George Mason University. Her research work focused on the ways culture, identity, and power intersect to influence communication around birth and reproductive justice more broadly. Bree’s background is in youth mentorship and teaching college communication courses, including Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Argumentation, and Health Communication. Bree received her Master of Arts degree from JMU ('18) in Communication and Advocacy, where her research focused on the experiences of underrepresented and underserved students in higher education, and she continues to be inspired by her work as a doula, supporting families through life's joys and hardships. Bree shares, “Passing knowledge between generations makes me hopeful. I see myself as a bridge in all my roles… as a doula, teacher, auntie… all of it.” In her free time, Bree enjoys being with family and friends and spending time outdoors (when it’s warm ??) Join us in welcoming Dr. Breonna Riddick to the team ??? #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #CommunityDoula?

Yesterday, 23 fellows from 9 states graduated from our Maternal Mental Health NonProfit Policy and Government Agency Fellows programs. We are so thrilled, and cannot wait to see their work continue as they close gaps in #maternalmentalhealth care implementing the action plans they developed during this program. Congrats fellows! Alabama Department of Mental Health March of Dimes (Alabama) March of Dimes (Pennsylvania) University of Alabama at Birmingham/Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative Healthier Moms and Babies (IN) Mission:Motherhood (IN) New Futures (NH) Postpartum Support International (PSI) New Mexico Health Leads(NY) New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports Foundation for a Healthy North Dakota Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Health Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health Birth In Color (VA)