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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · May 30

✨ SB 692 = builds doula capacity + expands services
✨ SB 1167 = fair pay for doulas serving Medicaid members. Momnibus is a game-changing step toward birth equity.

📣 Use your voice:
✔️ Share your story
✔️ Email legislative leaders
✔️ Demand full funding for SB 692 + SB 1167

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · May 20

Too many birthing people are navigating a system that prioritizes profit and protocol over people.

Unnecessary C-sections. Lack of support. Unaddressed trauma. Discrimination.

But there’s a proven, powerful solution: doula care.

Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · May 20

Doulas reduce medical interventions, improve mental health outcomes, connect families to critical services, and advocate for the respect and dignity every parent deserves.
#BirthJustice #DoulaSupportMatters #momnibus #BlackMaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #culturallyresponsivecare

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 30

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up for #LobbyDay! We showed up strong 4 #Momnibus, #SB692 & #SB693 bills vital to improving care for birthing people across Oregon. The fight for #BlackMaternalHealth + access to doulas & midwives continues! #PerinatalCare #BirthJustice
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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 25

Shoutout to Trillium for being a steadfast partner in our work to uplift and empower communities! THANK YOU!

#TrilliumPartners #communityhealthplan #Thankful #EquityInAction #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare

Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to Family Forward for their support! Their dedication to advocating for Oregon families helps us build up equity, justice, and collective care.

@familyforwardor.bsky.social

#Gratitude #FamilyForward #CommunityPower #blackmaternalhealth #culturallyresponsivecare

Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are incredibly grateful to Health Share for their generous contribution to our work! Thank you for being a vital part of this journey.

#HealthEquity #HealthSharePartners #Community #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth

Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 23

The Black Futures Initiative for Perinatal Health is a Black and woman-led collaboration of reproductive justice advocates, educators, and birth workers. We seek to expand Birth Justice for Black birthing people through advocacy, research, power-building, and cultural transformation.

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 18

SALEM, Ore. "Black women are nearly 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the U.S."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
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#blackmaternalhealthweek #oregon #portland #momnibus #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #CulturallyResponsiveCare

'More common than it should be': Black women face 3.5 times higher risk in pregnancy despite preventable causes

Black Maternal Health Week, observed April 11-17, highlights the higher risks Black women and their babies face compared to women of other races.

www.kgw.com

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 13

Hey! You do not want to miss this! Check out the incredible Shareen in the powerful upcoming show
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@cohotheatre
Get your tickets TODAY link in bio!

#BirthingJustice #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #blackmaternalhealthweek #momnibus

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Mar 26

Oregon’s SB 1167 (Child Success Act) invests $12M+ to support families during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. 🌱💙 This funding connects parents to vital resources, healthcare, and social support to give kids the best start! #ChildSuccessAct #OregonLegislation #EarlyChildhood

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · Mar 18

Addressing maternal mortality should be a no brainer for Democrats & Republicans.

I’m glad @senlisareynolds.bsky.social is leading a Momnibus package in Oregon and I’ll be fighting right alongside her on the federal level.

Let’s end maternal mortality.

www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Family’s experience highlights high mortality rate of Black babies

Black mothers are three times as likely as white women to die in childbirth, and Black fetuses and infants die at rates far outpacing those of nearly every other race.

www.oregonlive.com

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 10

#ThrowbackThursday To the 2024 cast who brought heart, depth, and dedication to the stage. Get your tickets for the 2025 show! linktr.ee/blackfutures...!

#TBT #2024Cast #BlackMaternalHealth #Oregon #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #CulturallyResponsiveCare #portland #PortlandEvents

Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 9

✨ Everything in one place! ✨

Whether you're here for community work, resources, collabs, or just curious —tap the Linktree and explore!
Let’s build, share, and grow together.

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Black & woman-led | Reproductive Justice | Momnibus legislation | Health equity

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 9

Black maternal health matters. Explore our website for insights on legislation, initiatives, and ways to advocate for change! #BlackMaternalHealth #Oregon #momnibus #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare

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Black Futures Initiative is dedicated to decreasing the disparity in black maternal health by addressing systemic issues.

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 1

Envisioning a birthing village Rooted in cultural reverence. We strive for equitable, community-led care.

#BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare

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Black Futures for Perinatal Health Collective's Vision for a Birthing Village

YouTube video by Oregon Health and Education Collaborative

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Mar 27

Push amplifies the voices of Black mothers, advocates, and birth workers who are changing the culture of birth with resilience, knowledge, and community.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #Blackfuturesforperinatalhealth #Closethegap #GetTickets #cohoproductions

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Mar 27

Push amplifies the voices of Black mothers, advocates, and birth workers who are changing the culture of birth with resilience, knowledge, and community.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #Blackfuturesforperinatalhealth #Closethegap #GetTickets #cohoproductions

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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Mar 26