Ep. 41: Supporting Postpartum Parents w/ Maya Hart
Maya Hart (all pronouns), mama, postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and reproductive justice organizer, joins Black Feminist Rants to share their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Maya has dreamed about becoming a mother since childhood. However, their vision of motherhood radically transformed once they became a parent. Maya shares their experience raising a child in COVID-19, coping with grief, and embracing identity and lifestyle changes. Since giving birth, Maya has founded Diapers for Black Durham, a donation-based program that supports families in their local community with free diapers and lactation education.
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