Articles

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.

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.

"How Can I Balance the Holidays While Pregnant or Postpartum?" Your Holiday Questions Answered

"I’m pregnant and already feeling stretched thin. With the holidays around the corner, I’m dreading the constant questions about my pregnancy, the unsolicited advice, and the expectation to host or participate in everything. How do I prioritize myself without guilt?"

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.

I Risked Out of Out-Of-Hospital Care. Now What?

“I have a condition that makes my pregnancy high-risk so I can’t (safely) have an out of hospital birth and I need to see an OB and an MFM throughout pregnancy to monitor my condition. This is so opposite of what I’d prefer... I feel like I have no control... then I feel guilty for feeling that way... I really don't know what to do."

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.