Research shows that 1 in 5 women suffer from mental health conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Rachel Diamond writes.
Reva Kindred shares her first postpartum experience with professional Black women doulas and a lactation consultant. She writes that being pregnant and giving birth during COVID-19 was stressful, but with the right professional team of advocates and a tailored birthing plan, Reva and her husband were able to navigate postpartum during this pandemic efficiently.
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