Bump Equity Project

Bump Equity Project This is my story as a student midwife rooted in reflection, real-time lessons, and the ongoing work of maternal health equity.

A little dinner prep, a little Legacy Birth Academy pre-work, and a whole lot of excitement for the week ahead. Aya Well...
05/25/2026

A little dinner prep, a little Legacy Birth Academy pre-work, and a whole lot of excitement for the week ahead. Aya Wellness NC

05/15/2026

A drive is always a good reason to put on a lecture.

05/11/2026

What’s the truth behind infant formula marketing?

Join a powerful national roundtable exploring:
✔️ Predatory marketing
✔️ Why breastfeeding matters
✔️ Paid maternity leave
✔️ Community voices

🗓 May 14 | 1–3PM EST | Virtual
🔗 Save your spot: BMBFA.org/national-roundtable

05/09/2026

Nobody:
Absolutely nobody:
Me: adds a lactation program to the midwifery journey 🤱📚

So apparently I collect clinical programs now?!??I’ve officially added a Pathway 3 Clinical Lactation training to the ro...
05/09/2026

So apparently I collect clinical programs now?!??
I’ve officially added a Pathway 3 Clinical Lactation training to the rotation. 🤱📚

Grateful to be mentoring with Angela Tatum Malloy in my hometown at Momma's Village - Fayetteville (added bonus - I get to see my parents). I just wrapped up my observation phase and am moving into active, hands-on clinicals. Huge shoutout to The BLACK Course for the didactic foundation.

All of my craziness, all of the things I do - none of this happens alone. I’m infinitely grateful for my family, friends, and mentors that support me, that cheer me on and keep propelling me forward.

05/01/2026

The most favorite part of my job at MomsRising.org is sharing the stories of *real* families with lawmakers. It will never get old.

04/27/2026

As the weekend began I was in full blown whiney mode. Work has been insane (good, but insane), the house chores have stacked up, and the kids continue to teen and tween (yes I think I’ve turned those into verbs).

All this to say - I’d been going really strong and steady with my school work, but the last few weeks I just haven’t. Every time I sat down to read, something else needed my attention or honestly, it was the end of the day and I just didn’t have the mental capacity to do any more.

In the midst of my whiney meltdown, I was reminded of the blessing that is the flexibility of the midwifery program I chose. I *needed* the ability to lean in and lean out with the ebbs and flows of work, family, and the rest of life. That is just the season I’m in.

I’ll admit, I had to take a deep breath and let it soak in, but I appreciate the gentle reminder.

Today I was able to get back into a groove and then set myself up for a busy week ahead with some study time carved in.

Today I had the gift of standing in the room surrounded by friends, colleagues, mentors, and co-conspirators telling my ...
04/16/2026

Today I had the gift of standing in the room surrounded by friends, colleagues, mentors, and co-conspirators telling my why - why I fight every single day to improve Black maternal health. I was so grateful to represent MomsRising.org before my long-time friend Governor Josh Stein as he signed the Black Maternal Health Week Proclamation. I’m grateful for the leadership of Senator Natalie Murdock, Senator Sydney Batch, and the entire NC Legislative Black Caucus in amplifying this issue and pushing for the real, systemic change North Carolina families deserve.

The reality is the U.S. is the most dangerous developed nation to give birth and Black mamas in North Carolina are twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white mamas.

I’m committed to a future where every birth is safe and every family has access to supportive, high-quality healthcare, paid family and medical leave, and affordable childcare.

04/04/2026

One year in. ✨

Marking my first year of midwifery school!

Last month, I had the honor of joining a circle of my midwifery sisters at the Arise Black Midwife Pinning Ceremony. I was reminded that I am the dreams of my ancestors realized. Grateful for my village, all of the lessons (intended and unintended) I’m taking to heart, and for the journey unfolding along the way.

Now, I’m not on any timeline. Just lots of intentional steps forward and still very much going with the flow. But I did want to take a moment to mark this milestone and remind myself that this journey is one step forward (no matter how big or small) at a time.

03/17/2026

The Learning Lab at hosted by The Cypher Collective!

What an incredible hands-on training space for Black midwives rooted in community and wisdom. The Learning Lab was a full day of skill-building and sharing with practical stations from fetal heart tones to palpation, well-person exams to suturing, to managing postpartum hemorrhage, newborn assessments, and more.

Each station was guided by experienced midwives who generously shared their time and expertise. I’m deeply grateful to The Cypher Collective and all of the instructors who made space for this kind of learning and to the midwives I had the pleasure of learning alongside.

My heart is full after the past few days at the National Black Midwives Alliance Conference. Representing MomsRising.org...
03/16/2026

My heart is full after the past few days at the National Black Midwives Alliance Conference.

Representing MomsRising.org and showing up as a student midwife meant I was able to hold both parts of my hearts work at once. I even got to step away momentarily to cheer Kai on at Science Olympiad (although that’s a story for another time).

I’m leaving this weekend fueled and beyond grateful for the path I’m walking and the community that is lifting me up in my journey.

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