Statistics have shown that Black women, regardless of educational level, socioeconomic status, health insurance coverage, proximity to health care services, marital status, and other health behaviors, are twelve times more likely to die from pregnancy and delivery complications in most parts of our country. We seek to educate, advocate and support women of color during their birthing process and after. During the week of April 15-20, 2024, we seek to curate a week's worth of informative events on topics such as pre/post birth mental health disparities, birthing location options, provider classifications, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ birthing families and HIV/AIDS. Join us for a transformative week of advocacy and communal celebration!
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Wellness Workshops
.Join us as we speak with local advocates and providers. Time: 7:22pm Duration: 30 minutes
The Mother's Womb Doula Services
Mercy Medical Center Family Life Center for Maternity
*4/19 Grief & Loss Workshop has been Cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
Community Service
Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church 797 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 4:00 - 8:00 pm *Free Event |
Scholarship Brunch
American International College 1000 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 Campus Center Auditorium (CCA) 11:00 - 2:00 pm *Brunch tickets and vendor tables available. |
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A NATIONAL PROGRAM OF SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.
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Project CRADLE Care"Our goal is to have a positive impact on the quality of life for children who are born prematurely, or as a result of teen pregnancy. A collaboration between Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the March of Dimes, Project Cradle Care Prenatal Health Program seeks to improve pregnancy outcomes in high-risk communities by increasing the number of women of childbearing age who receive adequate prenatal education and care. The program also focuses on educating moms about proper infant care and child development."
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