Balanced Births

12/03/2024

Hey there! I’m conducting a research study on understanding the experiences of Black women during pregnancy and after childbirth, focusing on their interactions with healthcare and any challenges they may have faced.

To participate, you must be 18 or older, self-identify as a Black woman, and be currently pregnant or have given birth in the past 18 months and reside in Texas.

If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to participate in a 1:1 interview via Zoom for 60 minutes (if you would like to participate in a different way, please let the researcher know).

During the interview, you will be asked questions about:

Your age, gender, and race.

Your experiences in seeking healthcare during pregnancy and postpartum, including any challenges you may have faced.

Any experiences of discrimination, bias, or mistreatment you may have encountered in healthcare settings.

Factors that may have affected your ability to access maternal healthcare services.

Your perceptions of the quality of care you received, including how healthcare providers communicated with and supported you.

Ways you have managed or coped with any challenges faced during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Any suggestions you have for improving the care that Black women receive regarding maternal healthcare.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact me at S.Poole1628@o365.ncu.edu

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07/19/2022

“AFTERSHOCK”, will premiere on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ NEXT Tuesday, July 19, 2022


AFTERSHOCK depicts the tragic and preventable death of Shamony Makeba Gibson who died in 2019, just died 13 days following the birth of her second child. The film picks up two months following her death, as Shamony's surviving mother, Shawnee Benton Gibson, bereaved partner, Omari Maynard, their family and community begin navigating their new normal.

Amber Rose Isaac, a 26-year-old first time mother, died due to an emergency c-section after medical providers failed to address a treatable condition that she had during her pregnancy. Within weeks of Amber's death, Omari reaches out to Amber's surviving partner, Bruce McIntyre, and a lifelong bond is formed. Together, Omari, Bruce and Shawnee begin the fight for justice for their lost loved ones while caring for the children that were left behind.

Through the film, we witness two families who become ardent activists in the maternal health space, seeking justice through legislation, medical accountability, community, and the power of art, ritual and healing. Through their collective journeys, we find ourselves on the front lines of the growing birth justice movement that is demanding systemic change within our medical system and government.

IMPORTANT: We encourage every person who is able, to watch Aftershock individually to amplify the views on the Hulu platform and to demonstrate that we are committed to stopping the scourge of black maternal morbidity and mortality.

Please visit hulu.com to access the film. If you don’t have an account, create a free trial today!

For more information about the film, visit:
https://www.aftershockdocumentary.com