Description:
In this episode, Jazmin dives deep into how her two traumatic birth and postpartum experiences as a Black woman, shined a light on how Black families need better support within our healthcare system. But specifically from people that look like them, leading to her creation of BLKBRY.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
The resources I mention in this episode are listed below:
- Jasmin Williams, Owner of BLKBRY: https://blkbry.com/
- Being the Village: https://www.beingthevillage.com/
- Tacoma Urban League: https://thetacomaurbanleague.org/
- Shades of Divinity: https://www.shadesofdivinity.org/
- Shades of Motherhood: https://www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org/
Definitions:
- Rh Factor
- Prolapse
- Yeast Infections
- Hypo-Thyroid
- Hoshimotos
- Mucus plug
- Dilation and Curettage D&C)
- Domestic Violence (DV)
- Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
- African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
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Transcription of Episode 15:
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