herstory
BWBJ is a grass-roots collective
out of Oakland, CA.
We identify as Black women and individuals across the African Diaspora and are committed to transforming birthing experiences for Black women and birthing people.
Our research goals are:
To document Black/African American/African/Caribbean/multiracial women’s experiences of pregnancy and childbirth
To investigate factors contributing to
positive pregnancy outcomes and postpartum physical and mental health
To explore the impact of medicalization
and medical access on Black women’s
experiences of childbirth