The Birthing Hut

04/15/2026

We’re excited to present the facilitators for our “Between The World & Us” break out sessions …

We move with intentionality and creativity. Don’t you just LOVE Black women.

Happy Black Maternal Health Week

04/13/2026

Happy Black Maternal Health Week 🤰🏾🎉

Shout outs to , we’re doing a ticket giveaway ‼️ Get your tickets 🎫

Saturday will be a day enriched in culture,celebration and community. Don’t miss out on this beautiful opportunity

04/11/2026

Black Doula Baddies

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Here within NPTF we have Black Doula Baddies! Let us celebrate us in Safe Spot Yanna of The Birthing Hut!

We see you, we are you, we love you! Thank you for who you are and what you do for yourself, your family, AND your community!

04/05/2026

Can your small business, corporate organization, medical institution or university contribute to the impact of improving Pittsburghs Maternal and Infant mortality rates through education, resources and community engagement ?

As we get closer to Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17 2026) and celebrating Black Birth Renaissance (April 17-18 2026) , we’re asking for businesses and organizations to sponsor conference tickets for the community. Just five tickets can make a difference. Sponsor tickets for your colleagues, employees, physicians, students or your neighbors. ALL are welcome to attend and participate in a day of celebration education and resolution.

If you would like to sponsor tickets please email iyannabridges@birthinghut.com 

Or if you would like to donate
cashapp $YannaBdoula

04/02/2026

AHN Mobile Clinic will be parked & open at the Black Birth Renaissance Block Party

Friday April 17 4-7
UPMC Neighborhood Community Center

No appointments needed
First come First serve

03/26/2026

Why is culturally diverse meal prep relevant for families and what does it look like 👀 ?

Culturally diverse meal prep isn’t just a “nice touch” and it shouldn’t be considered a “luxury”, it’s essential care, especially in maternal health. It directly impacts trust, healing, nutritional outcomes, education and dignity for families.

Pan Seared Salmon w/ roasted carrots and sweet potatoes

Beta-carotene supports hormonal balance + milk quality

Naturally sweet + grounding for postpartum body

Rich in DHA (omega 3 fatty acid), protein, B12, selenium, and vitamin D + supports baby development, increases milk supply and lowers risk of postpartum mental health complications

Maternal health is an art that was taken from us. The loss of our nutritional wisdom is now showing up in our bodies and our communities, impacting our physical health, mental wellbeing, postpartum recovery, and our ability to nourish the next generation.

👩🏾‍🍳 email iyannabridges@birthinghit.com for a cultural meal prep consultation, supporting families from conception through postpartum

03/19/2026

April 7 2026 is the start of our next Blacktivist Birthkeeper cohort.

Applications are open.

The Blacktivist Doula Training offered by The Birthing Hut is a culturally curated training rooted in Black birth advocacy.

03/12/2026

Don’t forget, ticket sells are live ! Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite (in bio)
Celebrate Black Maternal Health Week in Pittsburgh.

03/03/2026

This is the power of storytelling.

The power of a voice that refuses to be quiet. The power of words that move mountains, unlock doors, and demand to be felt. The Ebony Canal is more than a documentary it is a reclamation. It uplifts the stories the world tried to ignore. It amplifies the voices that were silenced. It carves pathways where none existed, ensuring the forgotten are not only seen but remembered, honored, and celebrated.

Im honored to witness it, to stand within it and to be part of this moment in history. That is legacy work, generational impact in film.

Congratulations to the entire TEC team! We made history!

THE EBONY CANAL wins big at the 57th Annual
NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Short Form Documentary film. The 1st Maternal + Infant Health film to win since 1967.

For 57 years, stories have been celebrated on this global stage and now this love letter has been recognized at the highest level and shifts culture. This award belongs to the courageous women around the country who shared their truth.

This art is about illumination, education, and the protection of life.

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01/31/2026

Before the baby arrives, we gather around the mother. 🤍

A Mother’s Blessing Ceremony is an intimate gathering that honors the mother’s transition into parenthood. Through reflection, affirmations, and community care, we create space for her to be held, witnessed, and supported.

This is not a baby shower.
This is about her.

Facilitated with cultural reverence and family choice.
📍In-home or community-based
📩 Inquiries: iyannabridges@birthinghut.com

01/08/2026

Warming the Body : Pot liquor helps counter postpartum “cold” states linked to joint pain, fatigue, and mood imbalance

Milk Supply Support : Leafy green minerals + hydration support lactation

Digestive Ease : Supports gut healing and nutrient absorption

Nutrition can be cultural, accessible, and sacred