"The Stories We Carry and the Scars No One Sees" with Briaa Baldwin

In this episode of The Power of MoMMAs Voices, Nicole is joined by patient family partner Briaa Baldwin, who opens up about her three high-risk pregnancies, the hidden scars she carried, and the moment she realized her story truly mattered. Briaa shares how asking questions became her path to self-advocacy, and why no birthing person should ever feel dismissed or “non-compliant.” She reflects on the support she wished she had, the importance of involving partners in care, and the communication gaps that shaped her birth experiences. Briaa also discusses her current work strengthening connections between outpatient clinics and community organizations, and why MoMMAs Voices’ patient training became a turning point in her advocacy journey

About MoMMAs Voices
MoMMAs Voices (Maternal Mortality & Morbidity Advocates) is the first-ever maternal health patient advocates program bringing together real patient and family voices. We're made up of dozens of maternal health organizations who represent all types of maternal health conditions, as well as cross-cutting topics like maternal mental health, racial equity, healthcare delivery, and patient-provider partnership. We sit at the center of maternal health improvements, connecting and training patients with lived experiences, providers, quality improvement leaders, researchers, and policymakers to move forward improvements in maternal care. We are a program of the Preeclampsia Foundation.