The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness

04/18/2026

This morning we thank Senator Tammy Baldwin and Team for visiting with us yesterday, and on the final day of National Black Maternal Health Week, to talk health and birth equity, and to catch up on the work of The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness. Senator Baldwin has been and remains a champion for women’s health and has been instrumental in supporting and proposing legislation— along with colleagues — to address and advance accountability and solutions to improve Black Maternal Health and the maternal mortality crisis — among other vital issues. We are proud to support her reintroduction, along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, of the Perinatal Workforce Act, and salute her support and leadership on the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at ending maternal mortality disparities, particularly for Black and underserved mothers. It was our pleasure to share our progress and impacts and to talk about how we stay the course and advance our work and shared priorities in the current social and political climate. This visit energized us all. The work continues!

04/18/2026

At the heart of this work are the voices of Black women (and men!) living it every day.

Conversations at the 6th Annual Black Maternal & Child Health Summit will uplift real stories, highlight ongoing challenges, and affirm the solutions that already exist within our communities.

Helping us center the lived experiences, wisdom, and advocacy of birth workers, mothers, and community leaders shaping the future of maternal health includes:
- DeAnna Tharpe, Doula Trainer Director
- Thonda Thompson, National Coalition for Healthy Black Families, Inc.
- Josh Liston-Zawadi, Melanated Daddy & Dad Doula
- Kristyl Thomas, DONA Trained Birth Doula
- Heather Schultz, Well Black Woman Doula Collective
- Micaela Berry-Smith, The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness

Come ready to listen, reflect, and be moved to action.

04/16/2026

It’s , and we are proud to introduce the leaders moving this work forward!

Meet the dedicated members of our Maternal & Child Health Team at the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness who will serve as our hosts and facilitators for this year’s Black Maternal & Child Health Summit.

Together, they guide this special convening of partners through conversations that center Black mothers, families, and birth equity across Wisconsin.

We look forward to gathering under this year’s theme and call to action: ‘Now is the Time to Align for Black Maternal & Child Health in Wisconsin.’

Stay tuned for event updates and highlights next week as we welcome birthworkers and advocates from across Wisconsin to Madison – our capitol city – to envision the way forward – TOGETHER!

04/13/2026

Listen live now! Join us as our Founder, CEO & President, Lisa Peyton, speaks with Brown Mamas during a special Black Maternal Health Week Fireside Chat.

04/12/2026

Long before modern healthcare systems, our ancestors carried the wisdom, intuition and practices that nurtured life, ensured safe births and held families with care and dignity .

That legacy lives on through each one of the Doulas on our team! We extend our deepest gratitude to our Well Black Doula Collective and we thank you for your partnership, advocacy and your sacred care of the mothers, fathers and families of this community.

In honor of International Black Doula Day, we celebrate that legacy and the life-saving work that continues to ensure Black women and families are supported, seen and heard! THANK YOU!

04/11/2026

We are proud today to kick off Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 - 17) as we continue to drive change in improving birth outcomes for mothers and babies in Wisconsin and beyond!

We are also excited to prepare for our fast approaching 6th Annual Black Maternal & Child Health Summit on April 23rd, which this year will be an intimate convening of birth workers, advocates and policymakers to deepen our coalition and strategy. Stay tuned for highlights!

Today and all week, we celebrate our amazing Team and our many partners who stand with us in this work and movement including our Doula Providers, our health system partners, and our funders and donors who make it all possible.

Learn more about our work and the many ways we are making a powerful difference!

ffbww.org/reach-for-wellness
ffbww.org/our-doula-partners
ffbww.org/saving-our-babies
bmcha.org

04/08/2026

Join us for the Reclaim Our Hearts Program — a free 15-month cohort for women in Dane County, Wisconsin who are ready to reclaim their health in a way that truly fits their life!

If you are a woman navigating high blood pressure, let's turn your physician’s advice into practical, everyday habits by:
✨ Building knowledge that empowers sustainable lifestyle change.
✨ Receiving the consistent support, education and accountability you deserve.
✨ Connecting with a community that understands and uplifts you every step of the way.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Apply now and take the next step toward reclaiming your habits and your health.

NOW is the time! Applications close Sunday, April 12, 2026 at midnight so visit ffbww.org/reclaim to learn more and take action.

04/02/2026

Yesterday, we joined the American Heart Association as a reminder that every step is one step closer to better sleep, less stress, stronger hearts and bones and a clearer mind! We are proud of everyone who participated and prioritized their wellbeing!

Together, our community took an incredible 110,478 steps in just one day! They made the choice to invest in a healthier future - now imagine what kind of change we can make if we all make that choice each day!

Let's keep the momentum flowing! Visit ffbww.org/walkingcollective to find your walk, then mark your calendar, invite your friends, family and neighbors to contribute to our goal of 100 million steps by the end of 2026!

04/01/2026

Today is National Walking Day!

We are joining the American Heart Association to remind our communities that every step matters! Whether it's a walk around the block with the family, steppin' out on your lunch break, or an intentional gathering of community members, let's get a 30-minute walk in however you can!

Don't forget to track your steps or minutes of activity today at ffbww.link/ActivityTracker. Help us reach our goal of 100,000 collective steps for the day!

Then, share your walk-selfies at ffbww.link/photouploader to be included in tomorrow's recap post!

Keep the Momentum Going!
Visit ffbww.org/walkingcollective to join a walk near you or start one of your own!

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

You show up for your family, your work and your community - NOW is your time to show up for yourself!

The Reclaim Our Hearts Project is not about perfection, it isn't about having everything figured out - it's simply about making the decision to start. If you're a woman in Dane County, Wisconsin navigating the nuances of hypertension (high blood pressure), this free program has been intentionally designed just for you.

We don't always get the perfect time, we choose it! So, take the next 5 minutes to click the link below and choose you.

❣️ Learn more and apply today: ffbww.org/reclaim
⏳ Applications close Sunday, April 12, 2026

Then, share with another woman who's ready to choose herself!

03/30/2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00pm CST as we welcome the renewal of Spring during this hybrid Cancer Thriver Circle Wellness Retreat - a sacred space created for rejuvenation, reflection and connection.

Our gathering will center self-care and healing through the following:
✨ 6:00 - 6:30pm: Relax and unwind from the day with a soothing foot bath & cup of herbal tea
✨ 6:30 - 7:00pm: Gentle yoga to create grounded energy
✨ 7:00 - 7:30pm: Art & talk therapy, creating space to find peace

Let's step into this new season restored and connected! Register now at ffbww.org/cancerthrivers and share with a thriver or caregiver that deserves this experience!