Maternal care

I definitely am! I recently moved here from Indiana and didn’t know much about it because I just really don’t keep up on politics but moving here while pregnant kinda made me want to know about the things I have heard; so you aren’t alone in your worry

I am, especially having no family here. I have 3 older children 13, 6 and 5. Im depressed about a break up, lack of a village and overall concern with how Black women are treated in the medical field. Im honestly contemplating going back home to deliver.

@Keturah I feel this! I have had a terrible experience with a doctor recently(a neurologist) & literally left the office in tears and having a panic attack I just couldn’t believe I was treated that way but my obgyn who’s delivering and my high risk doctor they have actually been quite pleasant and listens to my wants and concerns. Don’t give up there are good doctors out there! I know it may not be much but feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to you. I have no one here other than my husband so I understand not having a village 😌

My doctor is actually really sweet. She's pregnant as well and due soon after me. I'm just leaving it in God's hands. I'm trying to remain positive, I don't want to deliver my baby in this negative energy.

@Keturah that’s wonderful to hear I’m glad you have a good doctor! Yes leave it in Gods hands he never fails 😊 when are you due ?

Absolutely. I never would have chosen to be pregnant in Texas under our current governor and attorney general. But this baby wasn't planned so... I'm just hoping for the best

I'm due January 3rd

I am in the same boat, I want to be closer to my mom in Texas but with all this laws it really makes me anxious because I am high risk. I have incompetent cervix and I already had an experience living in Texas thar could of put my life at risk. Idk im just really torn.

@Shakira gosh I’m sorry you’ve already had a scare! That makes it feel so much more tangible of a possibility. I’ve been really healthy so far, so my decision is based on the hope that something horrible going wrong is statistically very unlikely. But I’ve been talking to prospective providers about my concerns and asking their stance

@Keturah I’m sorry you are feeling so isolated! That’s the reason I’m returning home despite the Texas politics- I really want to have a community of people I already know 💔 is going back home a real option for you? Big moves are so hard to decide on!

You are not alone!!! We decided to postpone having another cause I’m not willing to risk dying for basic care. We need to see where we are in a year or two then decide. I’m also in the Dallas area if you want to connect. 💚