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Inside the Fall/Winter 2024 Issue of Everyday Birth Magazine
In this edition, we’re sharing stories that celebrate resilience, community, and the transformative journey of birth.
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Paving the Way for a Future of Better Care
How OBGYN Dr. Karen A. Scott turned decades of confronting harmful systems into a purpose-driven fight to make sure people leave their births feeling whole, honored, affirmed, valued, and safe — not just alive.
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Sanetra Longno: A Candid Look at Growing Into Postpartum With Grace
"Never knew breastmilk could shoot out like that... And who smells toes? I do, I smell my baby’s stinky feet."
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Janeé & James' Home Birth Story in Slidell, Louisiana
Within minutes, I pulled a beautiful, 6-pound, 8-ounce baby from inside. And I just remember it was 10:09 PM when he was born. And the room just collectively sighing.
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Christina & Osman’s Birth Center Birth Story in Dallas, Texas
And then you did, and you pushed and his little body came out under the water and I caught him. It's still bizarre to think about it — seeing him enter the world.
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Lissette & Justin's Hospital Birth Story in Littleton, Colorado
I literally pushed her out in less than 15 minutes (we have a video to prove it, ha) and she came out wailing at the hands of Justin “catching her” to Dancing Queen.
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The Moments That Remind Us & The Stories That Renew Us
Discover powerful stories and stunning images from the Everyday Birth Photo Story Series—intimate moments that celebrate connection, courage, and the profound essence of life.
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Ropani: Soul Food Hostess & Community-Based Doula Supporting Birth in New York City
Ropani Simbe’s daily life is a blend of serving soulful meals and providing compassionate birth support in New York City. In this intimate profile she shares who she is and the story of a late-night call that became a 19-hour labor.
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The Simple Truth About Eating for Two
Down-to-earth, do-able tips for eating well during pregnancy and postpartum (sweets included).
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Inside the CDC Museum's Health Is a Human Right Exhibition: A Collaboration with Dr. Karen Scott
Illustrations of dignity in Black birth, created in collaboration with OBGYN Dr. Karen A. Scott, MD, MPH, FACOG are now featured in the CDC Museum’s 'Health Is a Human Right' exhibit, exploring groundbreaking work addressing health equity and obstetric racism.
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A Birth Altar Honoring Black Motherhood, Black Midwifery, and Health Equity Through Sacred Spaces
The Educated Birth teamed up with artist Nadiya Nacorda for the Altar America Exhibition featured at The Altars Festival in Richmond, VA.
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The Birth Work Starter Kit
Explore our essential starter kit of teaching tools for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Designed to empower birth professionals in confidently supporting families.
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