While maternal mortality affects women and birthing parents of all backgrounds, the rate is disheartening when it comes to Black women.
video, Harvey walks expectant mother, Jeneize, and the viewer through several support and breathing techniques that can be used during labor and checks in with Jeneize by asking, “do those positions feel good for you?” and “you ready?” What’s missing in terms of the physical presence is accounted for in Harvey’s overall delivery, as well as Overdue’s extensive articles and guides.
largely depends on a person’s location, but in big cities, such as Los Angeles and New York, it’ll cost families up to $2,500. In smaller locales, doulas charge around $800. Most insurance companies don’t cover the costs of doula services, leading moms-to-be to opt-out of exploring doula care altogether. However, eight states—Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island and Virginia—and Washington, D.C.
In its current state, Overdue has shown that Black birthing people have the agency to shape their pregnancy and childbirth, by giving tips centering birth plans, comfort measures, and how to advocate for their own well-being. And the platform will continue to find ways to offer accessible material to guide them via both written and video content, as well as Instagram Live and Zoom conversations discussing all things prenatal and postpartum.
“[Black people are] looking at their birth in a new way as a result of this content,” shares Antonia on the feedback Overdue has received via social media. “This project can give women an idea of birthing experiences that aren't traumatic; that are more than traumatic, they're enjoyable and positively memorable.”
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