Holistic Health + Wellness, Pregnancy + Birth Christine Becerra Holistic Health + Wellness, Pregnancy + Birth Christine Becerra

Why Movement in Pregnancy Matters

We’re always reminded to rest during pregnancy, but that’s not usually what people forget to do. Typically, the reminder we need is to keep on moving. While rest is important, so is movement! 

Unless your provider has specifically told you to limit activity, gentle and intentional movement during pregnancy can be one of the most supportive things you do for your body, your baby, and your birth.

Let’s talk about why.

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Missed Miscarriage: What It Is, What to Expect, and Gentle Support If You’re Going Through It

If you’re here because you were just told you have a missed miscarriage, I want to start by saying this: I am so sorry. This can feel confusing, shocking, and deeply disorienting, especially when your body still feels pregnant.

Let’s walk through this gently.

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Why Supporting Mothers Is a Women’s Rights Issue

Every March, during Women’s History Month, we celebrate progress. We celebrate voting rights, workplace equity, leadership, and education. We recognize the women who pushed boundaries so that future generations could live with more freedom and opportunity.

But there is one area that still does not receive the attention it deserves: maternal health.

Supporting mothers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is not just about comfort or preference. It is about safety, dignity, and rights. And when we look at the data, it becomes clear that maternal health is deeply connected to women’s equity.

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Holistic Health + Wellness, Pregnancy + Birth Christine Becerra Holistic Health + Wellness, Pregnancy + Birth Christine Becerra

How to Know If Your Birth Provider Is Truly Safe for Black Families

Black maternal health disparities are still a reality in the United States, making it essential for Black families to understand how to identify provider bias and choose respectful, evidence-based maternity care. In this practical guide, learn how to recognize red flags and green flags in a birth provider, what questions to ask during prenatal visits, and how to advocate for yourself throughout pregnancy and birth. Whether you’re building your birth team, considering doula support, or reassessing your current provider, this article offers actionable steps to help you protect your autonomy and find truly safe care.

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Black Breastfeeding History: From Forced Wet Nursing to Modern Advocacy

Breastfeeding in the Black community carries history.

Not just sweet nursery moments or lactation tips, but generational layers of survival, exploitation, resilience, and reclaiming. If you’re a Black mom navigating feeding decisions, your experience doesn’t exist in a vacuum. There is context behind it. And understanding that context can feel grounding instead of confusing.

Let’s talk about it.

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