If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the the Crisis and Suicide Lifeline.
Black Women Birthing Justice
BWBJ is a grass-roots collective out of Oakland, CA. We are Black women and individuals across the African Diaspora working to transform birthing experiences for Black women and birthing people.
Mama Toto Village
Mamatoto Village is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to creating career pathways for Women of Color in the field of public health and human services; and providing accessible perinatal support services designed to empower women with the necessary tools to make the most informed decisions in their maternity care, their parenting, and their lives. Download the Free Black Mama's Guide through this site.
Black Women Do Breastfeed
Black Women Do Breastfeed works to eliminate stigma against breastfeeding in Black communities, educate Black communities about the elements of breastfeeding, support Black breastfeeding families on their breastfeeding journeys, increase the visibility of Black breastfeeding families in our communities, and improve the rates of breastfeeding in Black communities.
Alliance for Black NICU Families
The Alliance for Black NICU Families™ seeks to raise the voice of black families in the NICU and post-NICU in terms of creating racial and health equity through policy advocacy, professional educational initiatives, family educational initiatives, leadership mentoring of up and coming African American-led organizations and public outreach for assistance. This organization also works to provide breast pumps to black NICU moms.
Hand to Hold: Black NICU Moms
Recognizing the need for additional support due to racial disparities in the healthcare system and racial trauma, Hand to Hold introduced a virtual support group for Black families. Support groups for Black families of the NICU are necessary, safe, and affirming spaces to gather around a shared identity for healing, processing and support of Black mothers.
UCSF: NICU Toolkit for Black Families
Download a NICU Toolkit tailored to Black Families from University of California - San Francisco. You will be asked to complete a short survey prior to downloading the Toolkit.
Resource Bundle: NICU Families with a Non-English Language of Preference
Research shows disparities in infant outcomes for families with a non-English language of preference (NELP). The NELP Resource Bundle includes action-oriented, evidence-based, or evidence-derived change ideas that NICU team members can implement to improve outcomes for families with a non-English language of preference and advance health equity.
Black Infant Health
The California Black Infant Health (BIH) Program aims to improve health among Black mothers and babies by empowering pregnant and mothering Black women to make healthy choices for a brighter future.
Free Black Therapy
This is the mission of Free Black Therapy: to connect Black therapists with Black and African American individuals who lack adequate funds or health insurance.
Breastfeed LA: Lactation Rights for LGBTQAI+ Families
Article regarding lactation rights for queer families
Pediatrics Nationwide: LGBTQIA+ Infant Feeding Challenges
Article identifies challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ parents, factors that can help healthcare providers improve their support.