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We are a nonprofit focues on Dismantling Bias, Empowering Mothers, and Fostering Equity.

By actively participating in diverse communities with mutual care, we can build a space and reimagine how we connect and operate with one another. We’re dedicated to walking hand in hand with people who are ready to shift their mindset about racism. We want to experience forward movement through transformed institutional thinking in diverse parts of our community.

10/08/2026

Between The Visits: When the people you expected to be there… aren’t.

Some seasons of motherhood have a way of revealing the truth about our relationships.

Not everyone who loves us knows how to support us. Not everyone who promises to be there has the capacity to actually show up. And sometimes, the people we thought would be part of our village slowly become people we have to learn to live without.

That kind of loss can be complicated.

You can love someone and still recognize that they aren’t able to meet you where you are. You can be grateful for a relationship and still grieve what you needed from it but didn’t receive.

And I think there’s freedom in eventually stopping yourself from asking, “Why aren’t they showing up for me?”

and starting to ask,

“Where can I find the connection I need?”

That might mean letting a relationship change. It might mean making the first move toward someone new. It might mean finding community in a place you never expected. It might mean allowing yourself to be known by people who haven’t been part of your story for very long.

Building a village as an adult is not always easy. It can feel awkward. It can require vulnerability. And sometimes it means admitting that the village you imagined isn’t the village you have.

But that doesn’t mean you don’t get to have one.

Sometimes the next chapter isn’t about getting the people who disappointed you to show up differently.

Sometimes it’s about finding the people who already know how to show up.

And there’s something beautiful about realizing that your story isn’t limited by the people who couldn’t be there.

Your village can still grow.

09/30/2026

Introducing: Between the Visits.

Some of the most important parts of maternal healthcare happen outside the exam room.

Between appointments, mothers are managing symptoms, waiting for answers, following up on referrals, trying to understand what they were told, and figuring out what happens next.

And sometimes, something gets lost in that space.

A message doesn’t make it to the next provider.
A question doesn’t get answered.
A symptom isn’t followed up on.
A mother leaves unsure of what she should do next.

We are exploring the communication, coordination, and follow-up that can shape a mother’s experience of care.

We’re starting with a simple question:

Who is responsible for making sure no one falls through the cracks?

Our goal isn’t to place the burden on mothers to become better advocates or better navigators of the healthcare system. It’s to ask what happens when the systems around them don’t communicate clearly or follow through.

Because listening to mothers means paying attention not only to what happens in the appointment, but also to what happens after they walk out the door.

This is Between the Visits.
And this is where we’re starting.

09/16/2026

The Speed Bumps

Some days, motherhood feels like beginning again.

You wake up with a little more energy.
You make the plans.
You drink your coffee while it is still warm.
You remember who you were before the laundry, the appointments, the lunches, the endless questions.

You think, I’ve got this.

And maybe, for a while, you do.

Then comes the speed bump.

A hard morning.
A child who needs more than you have to give.
A decision you don’t feel equipped to make.
A body that is asking you to slow down when everything around you keeps moving.

And suddenly, you wonder where that strong version of yourself went.

Maybe she didn’t go anywhere.

Maybe motherhood was never meant to be a straight road.

Maybe there are seasons when you feel clear and capable, and seasons when you need someone to remind you where you are going.

Maybe starting over isn’t a sign that you are falling behind.

Maybe it is part of the journey.

Mothers deserve room for all of it, the confidence and the uncertainty, the joy and the exhaustion, the days when everything feels possible and the days when getting through the day feels like enough.

You can lose your footing and find it again.

You can be grateful and still need support.

You can love your life and still feel lost inside it sometimes.

And when the next speed bump comes, you don’t have to meet it alone.

Keep going, Mama.
You are still becoming.

08/13/2026

We’re Taking a Moment to Pause 💜

As we reflect on the work we’ve done and the conversations we’ve shared with our community, Edith Institute is taking a moment to pause and prepare for what’s next.

We’re continuing the work behind the scenes, including preparing to share findings from The Mama We See study.

We’re grateful to the mothers, community partners, researchers, supporters, and everyone who has contributed to this work and trusted us with their stories and experiences.

There is more to come.

Thank you for being part of the journey. 💜💜💜💜

08/02/2026

To our incredible speakers and facilitators, thank you. You didn’t just lead sessions; you created experiences that empowered Black mothers to prioritize their health, embrace their strength, and build community with one another.

The HEART Hub Dr. Fran Knox Kazimierczuk inspired our moms through Mama, Nourished, sharing practical nutrition strategies to support long-term health. From understanding essential nutrients to preparing affordable, nourishing meals, she reminded us that food is one of our greatest tools for healing and prevention. The meal was delicious!
mikaelashavon - Dr. Mikaela Peavy equipped mothers with life-saving knowledge during her session on preeclampsia and self-advocacy. She empowered attendees to recognize warning signs, confidently advocate for themselves in healthcare settings, monitor their blood pressure, and better understand the inequities that disproportionately impact Black maternal health.

Me&She Doula Services had everyone smiling, laughing, and moving during Preggo Poppin’! What started with a room full of hesitant moms quickly turned into one filled with confidence, laughter, and joy. Through their energetic twerk fitness class, they reminded everyone that movement can be healing, empowering, and fun. By the end of the session, the moms were fully embracing the choreography, cheering one another on, and even exchanging contact information afterward, a beautiful reminder that wellness flourishes in community.

Cali Brooks, Ph.D. Dr. Calisha Brooks closed the day with a powerful conversation on nervous system regulation, stress, and self-compassion. She shared practical tools to help mothers recognize burnout, regulate their nervous systems, establish healthy boundaries, and give themselves the same grace they so freely extend to others.

To every speaker and facilitator, thank you for sharing your expertise, your passion, and your heart. Your willingness to pour into these mothers helped make Mama, We See Your Strength an unforgettable experience!

Thank you to bi3 for sponsoring and believing in our mission! We are so grateful for your support!

Lastly, thank you to Tailored Confetti LLC for leading the way with the event planning, ensuring everything was spectacular. We appreciate you, Shantel! 💜

08/01/2026

So excited for tomorrow! Join us at the Mortar Building (2453 Gilbert Ave.) for a free community wellness event.

07/14/2026

What if one Saturday could leave you feeling more informed, more supported, and more connected?

At our Mama, We See Your Strength event, you’ll spend the day learning from four incredible women who are passionate about helping Black mothers thrive.

✨ Learn how nourishing foods can support your heart and long-term health.
💃 Move your body in a fun, welcoming dance fitness class designed for mothers.
🧠 Discover practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and care for yourself with compassion.
🩺 Build the confidence to recognize the warning signs of preeclampsia and advocate for your health.

Join us for conversations, practical tools, and real strategies you can take home and use in your everyday life.

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or years into motherhood, you deserve a space where your health, your voice, and your well-being matter.

📍 Saturday, August 1
🍽️ Lunch provided
👶 Childcare available
🎟️ Free to attend, but registration is required.

Reserve your spot today through the link in our bio. We’d love to see you there. 💜

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07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the promise of America: freedom, opportunity, and the belief that a better future is always possible.

And as we celebrate, we also recognize that our nation’s work is not finished.

For Black mothers in America, the freedom to grow a family should never come with a disproportionate risk of being unheard, dismissed, harmed, or lost. The promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness must include the freedom to give birth safely, to receive equitable care, and to return home healthy to the families who love and need them.

We honor how far our country has come, while remaining committed to how much further we can go.

This Fourth of July, we celebrate America, and we recommit ourselves to building an America where every mother is heard, every mother is valued, and every mother has the opportunity to thrive. 🇺🇸

Happy Fourth of July from Edith Institute.

07/01/2026

A mother event with you in mind. Link in bio. 💜

06/19/2026

Freedom is more than a moment in history.

It is the ability to speak and be heard.
To have your concerns taken seriously.
To receive care with dignity, respect, and trust.

As we honor Juneteenth, we also recognize the work that remains. Every mother deserves to be heard, not only at home and in her community, but in every exam room, every hospital, and every healthcare interaction.

At Edith Institute, we are committed to listening to mothers, learning from their experiences, and advancing a future where every family receives equitable, respectful care.

Happy Juneteenth.

Address

PO Box 42772 4914 Cooper Road
Cincinnati, OH
45242

Website

https://edithinstitute.org/, https://edith-institute.betterworld.org/campaigns/mama-we-see

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