Other African American Expecting Moms

[Anonymous]

Can someone explain this thread to me!! is it because she's black and AA or she's afraid of any complication during pregnancy\delivery?

please forgive me for not getting this post!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain this thread to me!! is it because she's black and AA or she's afraid of any complication during pregnancy\delivery?

please forgive me for not getting this post!

https://www.npr.org/2017/12/07/568948782/black-mothers-keep-dying-after-giving-birth-shalon-irvings-story-explains-why

[Anonymous]

What is 1st generation black? Wut

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a white woman but my OB is black. I can’t tell you how much I loved him. He did an emergency c section on me. He is so experienced (he finished his residency the year I was born!!!!1975). He has such a nice bedside manner. Dr. Norman Armstrong in McLean. Love him!

https://www.inova.org/doctors/norman-a-armstrong-md

I’m sure there are lots of great doctors out there though. Look at the hospital you want to deliver at and see which OBs deliver there.

I’ve heard great things about Dr. Armstrong also! Are there other ob/gyns that truly listened and was attentive to your needs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is 1st generation black? Wut

Means they are an immigrant and not native Black population. Many Black Americans can trace their genealogy back 6-10 generations such as Henry Louis ‘Skip’ Gates, Beyoncé, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain this thread to me!! is it because she's black and AA or she's afraid of any complication during pregnancy\delivery?

please forgive me for not getting this post!

Mental health problems

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is 1st generation black? Wut

Means they are an immigrant and not native Black population. Many Black Americans can trace their genealogy back 6-10 generations such as Henry Louis ‘Skip’ Gates, Beyoncé, etc.

Sure...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - I'll buck the trend here and say, go with a midwife. Midwifery is a tradition in this country that was perfected and kept alive by African-American women. In fact some of the most impressive statistics for maternal morbidity ever were from AA midwives - even with fewer resources they provided better care than white OBs from same time period. I've had 4 kids, and in my experience my midwives (at 4 different practices) were incredibly attentive and focused on my pain, experience and safety. Midwives actually listen and they are willing to spend time with you. This board tends to be anti-midwife, but I encourage you to consult with a midwife. I am UMC and a well-educated professional, and I feel strongly that midwives are a safer choice.

Midwife + doula for the win.
https://www.mamatotovillage.org/#!birth-doula/c1t0l

[Anonymous]

Can you get to dr Obi at Fairfax perinatal? She's great and also a mom herself.