Thank you @elisepreston & @cbsnews
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Hundreds of American mothers die while trying to give birth every year. There are growing fears those numbers could climb. Thank you @4kira4moms for sharing your story. Piece produced by @durrellojello
#maternaljustice #cantstopwontstop
#painintopower
#lovealwayswins
Although it’s important to understand the facts regarding #blackmaternalhealth, it’s okay to focus on things that you can control.
Thank you @drnicolerankins 💜
🔁 @mamatotovillage
#blackmamasmatter #encouragementformoms #instagramreels #blackmama
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“I’m still here fighting,” Charles says. “Fighting to make sure that other dads don’t have to have the conversations with their sons that I’ve had to have with mine.” After losing his wife to preventable birth complications, Charles has turned his grief into action and advocacy to fight for #healthequity in maternal health care.
Today is #GriefAwarenessDay, and losing a loved one to pregnancy and birth complications is unfortunately a common experience for many parents. And too many struggle in silence.
How can you help honor #GriefAwarenessDay?
💜 Raise awareness by sharing your own story.
💜 Share words of support in the comments for families grieving.
💜 Take action to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths, which disproportionately impacts families of color. #linkinbio
Happy 8th Birthday to El Jefe of the APPLE JUICE CARTEL! Know to some as “C5” aka “V” aka “Lil Chuck” aka “Tano” aka “The quiet Storm” aka “Prince Charles the Great” I’m so proud of the young man you are becoming. And I thank God every day that you chose us to be your parents. #VDAY #LOVEALWAYSWINS
#kirataughtme #kiraskings
SON DAYS 🤞🏽♾️🌊
U.S. maternal mortality is an overwhelming crisis leaving mothers, families, and the public feeling helpless. However, knowledge is powerful.⠀
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🔁 Share this critical information ⬆️ on the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths – it could save a life.⠀🔁 @plan4zero #momnibus #birthwothoutfear #sheshoudbehere #4kira4moms
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We also recognize the urgent need for maternal safety prioritization throughout U.S. healthcare systems. We’re taking action through our Obstetric Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™ and #patientsafetymoonshot initiatives.
U.S. maternal mortality is an overwhelming crisis leaving mothers, families, and the public feeling helpless. However, knowledge is powerful.⠀
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🔁 Share this critical information ⬆️ on the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths – it could save a life.⠀🔁 @plan4zero #momnibus #birthwothoutfear #sheshoudbehere #4kira4moms
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We also recognize the urgent need for maternal safety prioritization throughout U.S. healthcare systems. We’re taking action through our Obstetric Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™ and #patientsafetymoonshot initiatives.
U.S. maternal mortality is an overwhelming crisis leaving mothers, families, and the public feeling helpless. However, knowledge is powerful.⠀
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🔁 Share this critical information ⬆️ on the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths – it could save a life.⠀🔁 @plan4zero #momnibus #birthwothoutfear #sheshoudbehere #4kira4moms
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We also recognize the urgent need for maternal safety prioritization throughout U.S. healthcare systems. We’re taking action through our Obstetric Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™ and #patientsafetymoonshot initiatives.
U.S. maternal mortality is an overwhelming crisis leaving mothers, families, and the public feeling helpless. However, knowledge is powerful.⠀
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🔁 Share this critical information ⬆️ on the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths – it could save a life.⠀🔁 @plan4zero #momnibus #birthwothoutfear #sheshoudbehere #4kira4moms
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We also recognize the urgent need for maternal safety prioritization throughout U.S. healthcare systems. We’re taking action through our Obstetric Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™ and #patientsafetymoonshot initiatives.
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When Charles Johnson awoke in the hospital maternity room with his newborn son Langston on the day after his birth April 12, 2016, he felt joy — but also shock and grief. His wife Kira, who had given birth to their second child just hours before, had died after her Cesarian section.
Unfortunately, he is one of many partners who has lost someone through childbirth. At least 861 women died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And Black women are nearly three times more likely to die in childbirth or from childbirth complications than white women. In some communities, the disparity is even larger.
“Women all over this country deserve better,” said Johnson, who has made it his mission to prevent more maternal losses. “There’s nothing I can do to bring Kira back. But what I can do, and the highest honor and tribute that I can pay to my wife, is to fight as hard as I possibly can whenever I can to make sure that we send mothers home with their babies.” Tap the link in bio for the full story. l📷: Charles Johnson
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When Charles Johnson awoke in the hospital maternity room with his newborn son Langston on the day after his birth April 12, 2016, he felt joy — but also shock and grief. His wife Kira, who had given birth to their second child just hours before, had died after her Cesarian section.
Unfortunately, he is one of many partners who has lost someone through childbirth. At least 861 women died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And Black women are nearly three times more likely to die in childbirth or from childbirth complications than white women. In some communities, the disparity is even larger.
“Women all over this country deserve better,” said Johnson, who has made it his mission to prevent more maternal losses. “There’s nothing I can do to bring Kira back. But what I can do, and the highest honor and tribute that I can pay to my wife, is to fight as hard as I possibly can whenever I can to make sure that we send mothers home with their babies.” Tap the link in bio for the full story. l📷: Charles Johnson
“You gonna Learn today” Speaking to 200+ 1st year medical student about the brutal legacy of Dr. Jay Marion Sims. More importantly, about the true legacy of the mothers of Gynecology Anarcha, Lucy & Betsy . To learn more please follow and support @anarchalucybetsey. If you know the story of these women drop a 💜 in the comments #speaktruth #blackmamasmatter #momnibus #applypressure #lovealwayswins
If you have first-hand experience with an ObGyn who provided you with excellent obstetrical or gynecologic care, please leave their name and location in the comments!
First and foremost, they should be board certified! Being on social media IS NOT a requirement!
Please specify if they listen to the needs of black and brown patients seeking ObGyn care, and are open, accepting and supportive of the sex and gender minority community. Finally, specify of they accept forms of medicaid.
Qualities of a good ObGyn (if you have something to add to this list, add in comments):
•Someone who answers your questions
•Staff who takes the time to get to know you
•Clear explanations of all testing
•Childbirth education classes •Helpful and supportive information on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
•A chance to meet other obstetricians who may deliver your baby
•Access to high risk pregnancy specialists, should the need arise
•An introduction to optional pain medications
•Information on commonly asked questions
•Trauma-informed and understands how trauma may impact a patient
•Explains procedures before they begin and throughout the process
•Seeks out continuing education
•provides patients with information so they can make informed decisions about their care
•Takes a non-judgmental stance with each patient they see
•Delivers difficult information in a compassionate way
•Will readily refer you to another doc if you have a need for more specialized care, like a fertility specialist
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It was our honor to recognize Charles Johnson as Citizen Activist of the Year at the 2022 Rage For Justice Awards
Charles turned his pain into power after the tragic death of his wife Kira due to gross medical negligence.
We are forever grateful to you Charles for your leadership and passion.
@4kira4moms
#cantstopwontstop #lovealwayswins #4kira4moms
“And though we had it rough, we always had enough”- 2 pac . Thank you @people & Amy Eskind.#cantstopwontstop #lovealwayswins #keepyourheadup #4kira4moms #sheshhouldbehere
Honored to have the opportunity to address the @nationalmedassn annual conference. The National Medical Association (NMA) is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. A special thank you to national president @drrachelsays .
🎥 @tyrellmcgruder #4kira4moms #nma #hearher #compasión #sheshouldbehere #lovealwayswins
Never a dull moment 😂. Sometimes we all come up a bit short. Shake it off and keep pushing. The funniest part about this video is Langston blaming me for not catching him after he insisted he has “GOT THIS” 🤣. #thekiraeffect #keepgoing #FBF #lovealwayswins #natureboy #hiking #cityslicker #dadfail #dadgang #cantstopwontstop #instantclassic #321go
Pls follow and support these amazing humans. Sheeeeesh! This was powerful! Honored to be a guest on my brother @soulmalachite (Armand Kadima) new podcast @consciousintercourse . Along with his amazing cohost @ebony_m.appeal Armand is a Brother, friend and warrior. He lost wife Yolanda after giving birth to twins. He is now a single father of 8 beautiful children. Armand thank you for fighting on behalf of Yolanda and mothers everywhere. we are going to change the world together brother 🙏🏽. #cantstopwontstop #sheshoulbehere #lovealwayswins #sayhername
Pls follow and support these amazing humans. Sheeeeesh! This was powerful! Honored to be a guest on my brother @soulmalachite (Armand Kadima) new podcast @consciousintercourse . Along with his amazing cohost @ebony_m.appeal Armand is a Brother, friend and warrior. He lost wife Yolanda after giving birth to twins. He is now a single father of 8 beautiful children. Armand thank you for fighting on behalf of Yolanda and mothers everywhere. we are going to change the world together brother 🙏🏽. #cantstopwontstop #sheshoulbehere #lovealwayswins #sayhername
Pls follow and support these amazing humans. Sheeeeesh! This was powerful! Honored to be a guest on my brother @soulmalachite (Armand Kadima) new podcast @consciousintercourse . Along with his amazing cohost @ebony_m.appeal Armand is a Brother, friend and warrior. He lost wife Yolanda after giving birth to twins. He is now a single father of 8 beautiful children. Armand thank you for fighting on behalf of Yolanda and mothers everywhere. we are going to change the world together brother 🙏🏽. #cantstopwontstop #sheshoulbehere #lovealwayswins #sayhername
Pls follow and support these amazing humans. Sheeeeesh! This was powerful! Honored to be a guest on my brother @soulmalachite (Armand Kadima) new podcast @consciousintercourse . Along with his amazing cohost @ebony_m.appeal Armand is a Brother, friend and warrior. He lost wife Yolanda after giving birth to twins. He is now a single father of 8 beautiful children. Armand thank you for fighting on behalf of Yolanda and mothers everywhere. we are going to change the world together brother 🙏🏽. #cantstopwontstop #sheshoulbehere #lovealwayswins #sayhername
“KIRAS LAW” aka The Kira Johnson click the link in our bio to demand than congress pass this bill along with the entire “momnibus” legislative package. If you’ve signed the bill drop a 💛 . In the comments #momnibus #4kira4moms #birthingjustice #sheshouldbehere #lovealwayswins #cbc U.S. Capitol Building
MUST WATCH! Dangerous doctors are out of control. Medical boards across the country that are responsible for holding doctors like this accountable. Must be reformed immediately. The California medical board is an absolute joke🤡!
A Russian thug and a fake Yelp account: An ex-doctor’s wild campaign against reporters
Reporter Jack Dolan breaks down the circumstances surrounding a restraining order rife with false claims filed against him by former Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon Michael Mario Santillanes.
🔁 @consumerwatchdog #dangerousdoctors #patientsafety #applypressure
