Reclaim Black Motherhood, LLC

01/07/2026

We all need to know.

Unfortunately, there's currently no way to prevent HELLP syndrome.

The best thing to do is:

➡️Take care of your physical health
➡️Have regular prenatal visits during pregnancy
➡️Inform your care providers about any previous high-risk pregnancies or family history of HELLP syndrome, preeclampsia, or other hypertensive disorders
➡️Understand the warning signs and do not delay reporting them to your healthcare provider, including trusting yourself when "something just doesn't feel right"
➡️Talk to your provider about aspirin. Aspirin has been shown to reduce risk of preeclampsia, which in turn may reduce risk of developing HELLP syndrome

Learn more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/hellp-syndrome

01/07/2026

One of our most-engaged posts of last year explored why breastfeeding offers long-term protection against breast cancer—and the science is remarkable. Re-sharing in case you missed it! 💚

https://www.facebook.com/BabyFriendlyUSA/posts/pfbid02dTEmJEfXBFR2RLMUpxsU2sN4HgBt1mkUTaqwA1ozG6TELbtY2AZQJrxmF8Pti5tVl

01/05/2026

Please share so more expecting people and their families are aware.

Our New Year's Resolution is that anyone involved in pregnancy or postpartum knows the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. Share to spread awareness!

Learn more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms

01/05/2026

Black and Pregnant?
Your participation in this study
will influence a powerful advocacy tool for maternal health.
If eligible and interested please contact--
Lisa Cohn, M.S.
lcohn@capellauniversity.edu
914-552-0426

01/05/2026

Free Prenatal Education:
Comfort Tools for Labor is generously hosted by Terry Wong, a public health doula and ACTT Facilitator. The session is open to birthing people, partners, and support persons, with a particular invitation to Black birthing people who may be interested in learning more about the Recognizing Obstetric Outcomes Through Safety (ROOTS) Study led by Lauren Morrison, M.A.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM EST
📍 Virtual (Zoom registration required using the link below)

Registration Link: bit.ly/45sLacM

01/01/2026

Postpartum preeclampsia occurs most commonly within the first seven days after delivery, although you’re still at risk for postpartum preeclampsia up to six weeks after delivery. Those whose pregnancies weren't complicated by preeclampsia are still at risk for postpartum preeclampsia.

There’s no definitive cause of postpartum preeclampsia. The best thing to do is to look out for the signs and symptoms and seek medical care if concerned. Some symptoms include high blood pressure, blurry vision, swelling of hands and face, upper right quadrant pain, and nausea or vomiting.

Learn more about postpartum preeclampsia: https://www.preeclampsia.org/postpartum-preeclampsia

01/01/2026

Breastfeeding support that doesn't take holidays off! Did you know that all Philly residents have access to the Pacify app for FREE? It provides unlimited access to virtual breastfeeding and infant feeding support for all parents, 24/7 (days, nights, and weekends!).

Find Pacify in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and use code PHILLY when you sign up for free access.

10/29/2025

*PHILLY PREGNANT PEEPS*

Cohort #2 of "Reclaiming Joy in Pregnancy & Postpartum"— a community-rooted, cohort-based program is launching on December 3rd.

Reclaiming Joy will offer:
✨ Evidence-Based Birth® education
✨ Engaging workshops
✨ Mental health support
✨ Support from postpartum doulas
✨ Wellness resources, gifts, and compensation for participants

Our program mission: center joy, protect bodies, and foster community.

APPLY TODAY-- https://forms.gle/7AhssXi24vu6r9Kv5






**Reclaim Black Motherhood, LLC has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health.**

Reclaiming Joy is a FREE program for Philadelphia residents age 18 and older with a due date between January 2026 and April 2026. You must be able to speak English and have access to a device with internet access to participate in sessions. Reclaiming Joy cohort #2 officially launches on December 3r...

09/16/2025

Check out our latest Perinatal Gems Newsletter with amazing RBM highlights! We typically showcase the work and impact of other organizations across the country but took a pause to brag on RBM this week.

https://view.flodesk.com/emails/68c0547951ea9137f46bd6fa