In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Farida Graham—educator, leader, and proud parent to 14-month-old Tammy—for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about navigating a high-risk pregnancy, confronting systemic bias, and fiercely advocating for herself as a Black birthing person.
We cover:
- The unexpected shift to “high-risk” at 20 weeks and what that really felt like
- How Farida made the courageous decision to switch care providers
- Replacing exercise with nervous system regulation tools like massage and breathwork
- How race and data informed her care decisions
- Preparing for postpartum before the baby arrived
- Facing and treating postpartum anxiety with courage and support
- Leading by example in the workplace around parental leave
- And the mantra that grounded her through it all: “Trust your baby. Trust your body.”
This episode is full of practical wisdom, deep insight, and the kind of honesty our birth culture desperately needs more of.
Mentioned Resources:
- Postpartum Support International: www.postpartum.net
- Episodes 47 & 85 for deeper dives into intimacy and postpartum care
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