08/23/2026
Today was such a meaningful and necessary conversation here in Greenville. π©·
I had the honor of serving as a Doula Panelist for βThe Tea,β a community conversation focused on the challenges Black women and Black families face in healthcare, family, and our communities.
I was blessed to sit alongside an incredible group of professionals, including an OB/GYN, neurologist, physicians, and clinical therapists, each bringing their own expertise and lived experiences to the table. As the Doula voice on the panel, I had the opportunity to speak about birth work, maternal support, advocacy, and the gaps families experience before, during, and after childbirth.
We were also able to bring our questions directly to Dr. Annie Andrews , a board-certified pediatrician, mother, and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Dr. Andrews has spent nearly two decades caring for children and families, and she is now seeking to bring that healthcare perspective and experience into public service. (Dr. Annie Andrews for Senateβ οΏΌ)
What I appreciated most about today was the opportunity to have real, honest conversations about healthcare beyond the delivery room. Maternal health is connected to mental health, access to care, chronic disease, family support, economic stability, and so much more. These conversations matter because the policies being discussed ultimately affect real women, real babies, and real families.
As a Doula, I believe advocacy is part of the work. We have to continue asking questions, sharing our experiences, educating our communities, and making sure the voices of the families we serve are represented at every table where decisions are being made.
Grateful to have been in the room. Grateful for the conversation. And grateful for every opportunity to use my voice to advocate for better outcomes for Black women, mothers, babies, and families. π€π»
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