Tonya Lewis Lee & Omari Maynard On The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis, The Power Of Birthing + More

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[@accessprofessional3565]

So important to eradicate the fear of birthing. I had a home birth with midwives, no drugs, no hospital. It was awesome! My entire family was over, my husband was feeding me toast and Gatorade to keep my energy up. My Mom was cooking in my kitchen, music was playing.

[@normette]

Also, there are hospitals that have natural birthing facilities on their premises to allow things like water birth and to have a midwife or doula deliver your child or advocate for you with medical staff on hand in case of an emergency or complications.

[@konye618]

This is idealic but also I don't think they high light the near misses and injuries that can happen in those home birth. It's not all angels and fairy dust

[@Ms.Opinionated]

@@normette Facts. Women need to research all options and ask questions.

[@Babytoretto]

Im not big on sharing goals ,but as a 22 year old black male who is interested in the female/child connection and health I plan on becoming a certified midwife/obgyn. I love the idea of holistic medicine. The idea that I will be able to provide a safe space for all woman and children to come and allow me to experience the birthing process seems like a joy. One goal I have is to open a practice that will be split in a way. One side will provide the opportunity for woman to come and enjoy the space to allow their bodies to birth a child naturally, and the other side (ob) will be available to give them the option to lean towards more of a modernized birthing technique. I feel as if this will allow me to provide trust so that my patients will feel as comfortable as possible during such a fragile process. I still have a long way to go. A lot of research, question asking and observation will be needed to pull this plan off. But I believe I can really be apart of a solild and positive movement in the black community when it comes to providing a safe environment surrounded by trust and love for not only the birthing process ,but the respect for the field as well. One more goal I have in regards to this one is wanting to base my practice in a predominantly black community. There a plenty of places I havent been but Atlanta is definitely a top spot for me. Keep your eyes and ears open. Youve got one otw…👏🏾💯

[@girl2h4u]

Rooting for you

[@jessp8238]

This is a great idea 💡 💕

[@kyliawilson575]

Young man, I don’t know you but I Am so proud of you ❤️ you are amazing.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

I’ll definitely be checking this one out. My neighbor passed during labor last year and I know so many women who’ve had life threatening complications during childbirth, it’s frightening so I’m so here for supporting black women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum.

[@koblamoats880]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! It’s so sad that the more people you talk to, the more people you find affected by this negligence.

[@darkcocoakiss]

I will be front and center to watch this documentary. I am blessed and fortunate to have had a stress free, complicated free vaginal birth. Though the staff was all white, they listened to my concerns and answered my questions without looking at me like I was crazy. I declined anything that I did not deem necessary. Prayers and blessings to that King and his baby. Thanks for sharing!

[@kayekaye08]

I'm 6 months pregnant right now so emotionally I'm not ready to watch but I have been encouraging everyone in my life to do so

[@tmercedes89]

I think it’s so important to have someone to advocate for you in the room and a bonus if they have some medical background. My mom ( a former nurse) has been there for both of my births and she was on it

[@jasmyn09]

Watched the documentary this past weekend and it definitely was infuriating but so necessary, especially for black women and men. I cried several times! If you are of childbearing age, pls watch.

[@wadduphotthing]

Where do you find it? Amazon

[@jasmyn09]

@@wadduphotthing Hulu

[@empress_princessisrael8370]

Same here. As soon as it started I was crying. I have friends that just gave birth and I couldn't imagine the pain. Just a sad reality. Definitely hope home births and birthing centers increase.

[@jewelsjkm]

Tonya Lewis Lee has been doing this work for many years. Shout out to her.

[@KnowWhat]

Right! Black women unfortunately have to be their own health advocate when they go to the doctor. I even had a White nurse tell me once how at risk Black women are & it’s not from underlying conditions. Black women are just treated differently. We NEED MORE BLACK DOCTORS!

[@bentheisraelite]

or find a solid black men (who’s in the know)& have kids with them so the father can speak on your behalf or find a midwife ... Stop begging the white man to change his system

[@KnowWhat]

@@bentheisraelite Unfortunately, finding a “solid black man” is not the solution. Under- representation in the medical system is the problem, especially when it comes to complications. Sometimes a midwife isn’t readily available where you live & complications can force you to have to go to the hospital even if you have a midwife or a “solid black man” & we’re underrepresented in the medical industry. As I said before we NEED more Black Doctors.

[@KnowWhat]

@@TrumpAgenda47Only EXACTLY! We need to encourage our youth to go in the medical field, legal field, political field, financial field etc. We’re underrepresented out here & it’s affecting us GREATLY!

[@Pou1gie1]

We need birthing centers that are specifically for the process of giving birth and prenatal care. Women shouldn't have to go to the hospital, which is for sick people, to give birth safely. Also, this pandemic has shown that birthing centers make more sense as we saw Covid patients intermingled with pregnant women who were forced to give birth alone because their birthing partner was not allowed to attend for fear of increasing chances of viral spread. Birthing centers would fix a lot of these issues!

[@sincityquinn]

My girl works in this field. There was a black woman who was experiencing pain and she kept trying to tell her OB. But the doctor wouldn’t listen to her. She kept calling and making appointments telling the doctor that something was wrong. And the doctor blew her off and refused to see her. So she went to my girl and she did an ultrasound. Turns out that the baby had been taking on water and its head was swelling like a balloon. She took the ultrasound back to the doctor and the doctor not only refused to see her, but when shown the ultrasound, she dismissed it and told her not to believe it. The woman went to the emergency in room. And the doctors in the ER saw it, too. They did emergency surgery and told her that if she would have waited for another week not only would have her baby exploded but that would have led to eternal bleeding and she would have died. Her OB sent her a letter saying that she no longer wanted her as a patient right after she had the emergency procedure.

[@girl2h4u]

When doctors refuse cafe, please get it in writing. Your girls should sue the doctor.

[@sincityquinn]

@@girl2h4u It’s not my girl. It was her client. But I believe she is.

[@missydonald6381]

Lmao your girl better have told that woman to sue! Stop staying silent when shit like this happens… encourage them to fight back!

[@YellowRoseOvTx]

Ope that doctor's license is reported to the state medical board. Negligence!

[@JaeSwift10JamellaSwift]

I used to see Shamani in African dance class. She was pregnant with the baby and was so beautiful! Her smile lit the room up. I was so sad to hear that she passed away.

[@jdrterio]

I loved the Documentary.. Eye opening for sure.. It seemed like this conversation may have triggered CTG anxiety.. he was quieter than usual! Prayers to everyone

[@Cherry-blossom-2024]

When I got my epidural I remember they told me my husband had to leave the room. I panic because I was scared n I needed him there. Meanwhile they had several male nurses and the nurse doing it talking about a bar party night they had that weekend I was disgusted! I had to listen to them partying but yet they told my husband to leave due to him distracting me, hell they was the one distracting me not him. I’m a gym rat and yet my back has never been the same from that epidural

[@nikitalee5826]

I know that feeling. I had to return to hospital same day I was discharged to get a spinal tap. AKA they fucked up my epidural!

[@Cherry-blossom-2024]

@@nikitalee5826 they did omg see I was thinking maybe I’m tripping but no my back is ruined 😡 did the tap help it?

[@shansg9978]

Omgosh thank you so much for sharing this!

[@ShesRondaMarie]

This was great. Learned something I didn’t know. I will be sharing.

[@laurenhall2131]

Love this breakfast club! We, Black women have to educate ourselves in systems that are against us and attempt to devalue us. Grief is a complicated thing. I look forward to watching the documentary.

[@Write662]

This documentary was heartbreaking. I wasn't aware of the statistics until I saw an episode of the Resident where they did an episode that was similar to what happened to Kira Johnson. I agree with the gentlemen in the doc that both of their partners could have been saved but died due to severe neglect. Watching Felicia’s journey when she went to the doctor’s office versus the birthing center was mind-boggling. At the doctor’s office, she and her husband were always the first to speak, and the staff seemed like they did not want to be there. At the birthing center, the lady behind the desk greeted them with enthusiasm. The suites and services they offered were night and day. We need to keep the conversation.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thank you for this

[@JanceAnderson]

I HOPE EVERY WOMAN LISTENS TO THIS & DECIDES W/ BETTER KNOWLEDGE FOR THEMSELVES... I REFUSED a csection and I released fear and didnt bring in any Negative energy... and I was able to have the BEST TRANCE EXPERIENCE in LIFE & BIRTH A Healthy Baby! everything is SPOT ON... and I Learned and CHOOSE to have a VHBA2C... i just knee my life was on the life if i got on that table for the 3rd time! the 2nd time around i was layed out bleeding on the table after my baby was born... I COULD NOT RISK THAT AGAIN!!

[@LBrown-fo7sr]

This is why the healthcare should not be profit driven. It needs to be nationalized. Schooling for healthcare should be free.

[@blakecoston8579]

I was watching clips of young sheldon. Where sheldon is asked if childbirth dangerous. His response not with modern technology but it is still. We ask so much in women

[@yurielcundangan9090]

The fact that they were aRResting people running against them really shows you that revolting was necessary

[@sherlyb4705]

Thank you

[@frankie3625]

What's the name of the documentary?

[@RobbyGoodwin]

Is that Spike Lee's wife?

[@teattime]

Yes.

[@kimmieb4706]

When the doctors are unwilling to see you after hearing chest pains either leave the doctor and go to emergency room or go home and call an ambulance stating specific chest pains and any indication you may have in your medical history.

[@TheBeatofRhythmixity]

As an African American mother who gave birth to 2 children, I was very conscientious about researching my OB/GYN, looking at doctor reviews, looking at hospital reviews and their C-section rates, asking every single question I had...and a lot of this behavior came about because of some of my experiences while pregnant along with everything I was reading about the black maternal health crisis in this country. African American women experience so many more issues on the path to motherhood than most including having more premature babies (my son was born over 2 months premature towards the beginning of the covid lockdowns) and having higher rates of preeclampsia, etc. It's frustrating but we have to take as much control as possible of our healthcare. It shouldn't be this way but we have to remain vigilant. If something doesn't sit right with you about your doctor, the nurses, the staff, ultrasound imaging centers, the hospital, the pediatrician, etc., trust your gut and find a better one immediately.

[@o13sweetboy]

Why does it seem to be a decline of Black Boy birth rates in the Black racial group?? I don't see enough of Black sons being mentioned..Black Boys play a very important significant role in family life.

[@TheAMW]

Glad Envy is not there to ask stupid dumb dumb question 👍. This is an important conversation.

[@cherrisemcclean]

Envy has the most kids in the room and was present for every birth. Do you really think he would have nothing to contribute ?

[@godsmercenary8166]

Man God bless that brother yo!! If I lost my wife during childbirth I would be in a psychward... I would literally go fucking crazy!!!

[@ThirtyThreeHipHop]

Omari, my Guy!!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@skrapz7015]

What is the name of the documentary

[@adventpotatoes1118]

Aftershock. It’s on Hulu.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Everrbody's frustrated w/this administration They do not make people of America a Priority

[@aliaswizard6963]

Damn seem like The Breakfast Club still cutting back on employee hours 🤣

[@elizabeththompson9493]

Dr. are only to do C-SECTION if a patient is high risk.

[@Gotinks]

My wife damn near died giving birth to my daughter. They attributed her survival do to her being in great health (she exercises and eats right even before pregnancy). I can't explain how the situation took place, Her OBGYN is Asian, Recovery Doctor Was white, and they both fought to save her. Not a race issue for me.

[@10472bxgirl]

Good Morning❤️‼️ ...but every other country, in the world, is a 3rd world country except the u.s. IJS

[@heirbornelite]

Can anyone shed some light on what is specifically causing the high rate of maternal mortality of Black women? The pro abortion people (such as Tanya Lewis Lee) always bring out this statistic as a reason why we should support abortion but they never mention what can be done to change the statistic. What can we do to address this and fight to improve it? They literally sat here for over a half an hour and didn’t address the root of the issue. It is important to address what can be done in the aftermath but what can we do to prevent it?

[@veronicawhitfield6008]

The movie addresses your questions

[@mizzbleu29]

unnecessary c sections that are rushed and not properly performed nor tended to

[@agendaxpushers1322]

they not tryna prevent it. they using this to scare Black Women outta wanting to be mothers.

[@heirbornelite]

@@mizzbleu29 so Black women get sections at a disproportionately high rate? It sounds like we need to be applying the pressure to these health care providers for their negligent practices if that is the case. I wonder why they didn’t mention any solutions.

[@heirbornelite]

@@veronicawhitfield6008 I will check it out but I find it interesting that they wouldn’t delve into that on the largest media platform in the Black community. I shouldn’t have to watch the movie to get that. This is real life not fiction. There are no “spoilers” when it comes to this pressing issue. This seemed like a missed opportunity to spread the message to the masses because we all know that not that many people will watch this doc. Not everyone can afford all of these streaming platforms and some just wont watch.

[@agendaxpushers1322]

this aint really a crisis its really just karma for so many Women who turned away from they own nature aborting kids tryna be like men.

[@veronicawhitfield6008]

So women choosing to bring pregnancy to term and have children are facing karma for abortions…some of yall hate women and it’s really sick at this point

[@shansg9978]

This is so mean.

[@agendaxpushers1322]

@@shansg9978 true tho look at how many Women shame other women from being mothers look at how many women dont wanna be mothers. God gave yall a gift for life yall used it for death and eugenics.

[@heirbornelite]

Bruh. This ain’t it. Smh. These are women who are trying to bring life into the world. Not the irresponsible ones who choose abortion over contraception or abstinence.