Babies born to Black mothers in Mecklenburg County are
2 times more
likely to die
before their 1st birthday than babies born to White mothers.
We want to change that.
I want to prepare my body for a healthy pregnancy.
I want to know the cost of having a baby.
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I want to feel prepared for my pregnancy experience as a Black birthing person.
I want to know what my birthing options are.
I want to create a birth plan.
I want to know about classes and what questions to ask my doctor.
I want to learn about taking care of my body after having my baby.
I'm not feeling like myself and could use support.
I'm unsure about how to care for my baby and manage my responsibilities.
I want ideas for how to be supportive of an expecting parent.
I would like to learn about making my space baby friendly.
I am interested in learning about how to care for an infant.
I want to learn more about feeding my infant.
I am the primary caregiver for a child and need resource assistance.
I want to talk to someone about my experience.
I think I am ready to try for another baby, but I have questions.
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