https://www.melaninmassmoms.com/blog-1 daily 1.0 2023-08-19 https://www.melaninmassmoms.com/past-events daily 0.75 2024-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/0166d3bd-5131-4300-8419-9fce48948551/Black+Motherhood+Brunch+%282%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/138905f5-de69-4b25-b74c-33910ef9eb54/MMM+Pilates+Series+Flyer+%28DRAFT%29+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/0dc46524-3060-4705-b140-24cd55b10c2e/Postpartum+Workshop.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/38e2ee35-b48b-4892-8eb6-3de6c36e8f3d/journaling+pic.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/ac18adc5-325c-4810-b64e-f794f66c45a6/393365651_294624506837554_1725988330682444064_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/46e4b260-45e8-427e-aa7f-c972181e912d/IMG_0560.jpg Photo Gallery - Sip and Paint Non Profit Fundraiser at Modern Party Art! October 2021 Moms came out to support our fundraiser and for a moms night out. Modern Party Art in Dorchester Hosted a fun sip and paint event. There was great food, drinks, games, and laughs. Proceeds for this event went to our non profit funding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612228992994-4Y7XVLRZRWUF2GUXKOC3/IMG_1511.jpg Photo Gallery - Clothing and Toy Drive October 2020! What a rewarding event! In October we met at the Pope John Paul Park and organized a donation drive. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, we were unable to meet in person but were able to allow moms to drive up to donate and drive up to receive. We had such an amazing turn out with over 50 moms signed up. Items that were not claimed were donated to local shelters and to good will. We hope to plan another one in the Spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612149141077-BUUBD44421ARB2GSY0NG/image0+%283%29.jpeg Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612148976248-NLW8UQ0Q59ODRRIE2STR/IMG_3044.jpg Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612149841798-6MAH7P0OIPNYARBJYV6W/IMG_1390.JPG Photo Gallery - Book reading with Veronica Chapman: King Khalid Is Proud &I Know I Can This event was amazing! Veronica Chapman read us her two books and the children loved them! We love seeing representation in literature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612147975696-3YELJZYHHO4YPJYTGSZT/IMG_0420.JPG Photo Gallery - We met up for apple picking at Honey Pot Orchards! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612148245100-FN2C5HWQRZR3SED42EM0/IMG_0348.jpg Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612148370803-BI0MOYPTVQE3EP5Z47EC/IMG_0422.JPG Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612147034818-VGNVNGP6C61WDCBCTILJ/IMG_8553.JPG Photo Gallery - Our very first meet up, end of summer 2019. 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Sharing Black Birth Stories. For Black Maternal Health week we’ll be sharing some amazing birth stories. Our stories deserve to be heard and shared. Not only those of trauma and difficulty but stories of joy and celebration. See more of Stephanie’s story below: When I found out I was pregnant I was so ecstatic and could not wait to experience all the physical changes over the next 9 months. I could not believe I was growing my own little human. As a public health professional I was very much aware of the birth outcomes of Black women and babies so I created a plan to support and allow me, my partner and our baby to thrive despite the chaos of the world. My plan included my partner, our village, a Black OB/GYN and my doula. Reflecting back on my birth journey the Black OB/GYN and my doula were critical. I needed to know that my OB/GYN understands the complexity and nuisances of Black motherhood. Dr. Reed was amazing! During my appointments I felt like I was chatting with one of my peeps. She allowed space for my list of questions, concerns and fears. This allowed me to create a strong rapport with me and feel safe with who would deliver my child and ensure my well-being. The second ingredient was my doula, Dashanna, was also incredible! She was a wealth of information for myself and my partner. Most importantly, she helped us think about how we welcomed our baby into the world. We created a baby list and I packed all sorts of comfort items for my hospital stay. Dashanna helped support myself and my partner during the birth of our baby. My hope is that all Black women have access to the committed Black women I encountered to center joy and love in my birth journey. Lastly our village! The phone calls, texts, visits, prepared plans and memes were all incredible in sustaining me postpartum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/107c61d5-3e0a-4e5c-a90c-0bd89d03e5df/BCBW.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc31be368612547ed6c6dcd/1612231823907-GNKMG2XLBBUVKRNP65R7/Simone.jpg Blog - Celebrate Melanin Motherhood! This year for Black History Month we are shining light on our collective Melanin Motherhood journeys. Historically, we all know too well how much black and brown moms are undervalued. 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