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Everyday women dedicated to an extraordinary movement to save the lives of Black mothers.

05/29/2026

Hey Black Mamas & Birth Givers!

Black Mamas ATX brings to you 'Soothe Your Nerves' Virtual Anxiety Support Group. Soothe Your Nerves is a no-cost virtual anxiety support group that draws upon the strength, courage, and culture found in Black Women's friendship networks. We have adapted this support group from the Soothe Your Nerves book and curriculum that was created by a Black psychologist; Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, to provide Black women with a space to speak their truth, to be heard, embraced, and received in a loving, relatable way that supports, encourages, and empowers.

Apply today for our Black Mamas ATX Soothe Your Nerves Anxiety Support Group! Start date, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Six sessions: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

June 10, 17, 24 & July 8, 15, 22

Note: You must be available attend at least 4 sessions to participate.

https://givebutter.com/soothe-your-nerves-summer

05/27/2026

✨ Mind. Body. Flow. ✨

As we close out Mother’s May, we are so excited to host our Spring Mamas Meetup!

Join us for a beautiful mini-retreat dedicated entirely to self-care, healing, and collective care.

We’ve curated a restorative space just for you, featuring:

💃 African Dance Flow with Imani Anu
💬 Mental Health Circle with Roslynn Nyanhongo, LPC
🎵 Sound Bath with Adrienne Aybar

Who: Pregnant & postpartum mamas (up to 18 months postpartum)

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM CST

Where: East Austin (Location details provided upon RSVP)

Perks: FREE childcare, lunch, and refreshments are provided!

Space is highly limited to keep this environment intimate and impactful.

Sign-Up Here: https://givebutter.com/bmatx-spring-mamas-meetup

05/26/2026

Tatyana Ali

Known for her iconic role as ‘Ashley Banks’ in the hit television show, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, Tatyana Ali has now become a big voice in Black maternal health advocacy, often sharing her traumatic birth experience where she underwent obstetric violence and dismissal from her healthcare team. Her birth story brought to light the racial bias that exists in the healthcare setting where Black individuals are often thought to be “tougher” than their white counterparts and undeserving of bodily autonomy. She shares that this bias stems from the “history of violence against Black and Indigenous people”, and in order for us to address the maternal health crisis in the United States, we must first respect a mother’s right to her own bodily autonomy, while also taking steps to dismantle the root cause of the racial inequities that exists within obstetrics.

05/22/2026

Beyoncé

In her Netflix Documentary, Homecoming, Beyonce highlighted the complications she experienced while carrying her twins which led to her needing an emergency C-section. She described her experience as being in a state of “survival mode”, highlighting the long term, sometimes detrimental, effects a C-section may have on one's body. Beyonce’s commitment to sharing her story emphasizes the importance of maternal health awareness, and revealed the often unseen realities that many Black women face from pregnancy to postpartum.

Join us as we work towards better health outcomes for black mothers and birth givers. As always, the link is in our bio to learn more about our work!

05/19/2026

Olympic Champion Allyson Felix

After experiencing her own complicated pregnancy, Allyson Felix now advocates on racial disparities in Maternal Health while highlighting the systemic gaps that still exist. While 32 weeks pregnant at a routine prenatal check-up, she was sent to the hospital where she was presented with severe preeclampsia, one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide and Black women being “three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women”. She was aware of the statistics, but shares that her awareness was clouded by the preconceived notion that it could never happen to her. Her experience highlights the importance of having a great healthcare team and advocating for oneself. Since her experience, she has spent her time sharing her story to further educate women on potential warning signs while also highlighting the importance of self-advocacy.

05/15/2026

Black Maternal Health Spotlights: Though socioeconomic status is a major factor in the outcomes of maternal health, systemic racism and implicit bias supersedes social status. This leads to inequities in treatment within healthcare settings and contributes to disparities that are disproportionately targeting womxn of color. Celebrities are not immune to the maternal health disparities Black birth givers face. We are highlighting a few in the coming weeks that have turned their experiences into inspiration for advocacy:

After facing her own Maternal Health complications, Serena Williams has taken it upon herself to become an advocate for Maternal Health and the need for better care and support for Black mothers. She experienced neglect and dismissal when it came to addressing the ongoing pain and concerns postpartum. Even while presenting symptoms similar to a previously experienced pulmonary embolism, she was told that she was confused due to her pain medication and was denied being administered a CT scan. She continuously insisted, and due to her persistence, a CT was administered which soon revealed multiple blood clots in her lungs, proving her suspicions to be true. Since that experience, she has gone on to support the campaign to further advocate for the right to quality healthcare for every mother and newborn, as well as writing a powerful op-ed for CNN detailing her experience after giving birth.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to our community of mothers, birth givers, and supporters of Black Mamas ATX.

At Black Mamas ATX, we believe that every mother and birth giver deserves to survive and thrive. We believe that doula support and community care is essential to healthy pregnancies and births. We are committed to providing this support and fighting for a future where birth equity is the standard, not just the goal. As always, the link is in our bio to support and sustain our work.

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/24/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 📢

Black Mamas ATX is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our team. We are dedicated to ensuring Black birthing people in Central Texas survive and thrive, and we need the right team to help us make it happen.

Current Openings:

- Sister Doula: Provide essential, culturally congruent support to Black Mamas ATX clients.

- Administrative Assistant: Be the backbone of our daily operations and organizational efficiency.

Help us transform Black maternal health in Central Texas.

📅 Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2026
🔗 How to Apply: Visit the link: https://blackmamasatx.com/jobs/

04/15/2026

🚨 We are not done yet! The Black Maternal Health Week Summit 2026 is still going strong, and there is still time for you to join this vital conversation! 🏛️✨

It takes a whole village, and we want you in the room.

🗓️ WHAT'S LEFT: 💻 April 16-17: VIRTUAL SESSIONS. Connect from anywhere for live workshops and expert panels discussing advocacy, wellness, and fatherhood and a final session on reclaiming joy in motherhood.

🎉 April 17: COMMUNITY MIXER. If you are in Austin, join us in person at RichesArt Gallery (6:30 PM–8:30 PM) for music, networking, and celebration!

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to grab your last-minute tickets!

04/13/2026

Justice in birth requires the whole village. 🕊️🏛️✨

We’re continuing our Thursday virtual series with a powerful panel: Fatherhood in Birth Justice. Join a group of distinguished community leaders, including Omari Maynard, co-founder of the ARIAH Foundation; Patrick Hutchins, founder of Dou-Bro U; Kenneth D. Thompson Sr., Fatherhood Program Specialist for the Texas DFPS; Corey Tabor, leadership coach and author; and Jonathan Davis, a writer and political scientist who most recently served as the Lead Legislative Analyst of Local Government with the Texas Senate Research Center.

Together with our panel of experts, we’ll discuss the critical impact of fatherhood on Black maternal and infant health outcomes. From advocacy in the delivery room to evidence-based research and policy development, learn how we are securing a healthier, more joyful future for Black families. 🤝🏾✊🏾

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from these experts!

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