Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Appeal to Congress by Working Moms: Get Rid of Daylight Saving Time

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I know that Congress is a little busy trying to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and explain the tweets of the current POTUS. I understand and believe that is important work. That said, can they do parents, especially working moms, a solid and get rid of Day Light Savings Time? That is a nonpartisan issue that everybody should be able to rally around. We're all dragging in my house. My workouts have fallen by the wayside. And I can barely get up on time. I'm trying to reclaim my sunny, morning disposition. To that end "Get behind me Satan Day Light Savings Time!" You're not going to win because I am victorious!!! See Joel Osteen, I've been listening! ;-)

The link below contains my plea. Please and thank you!!!

Chaton's World: A Working Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos© : Appeal to Congress by Working Moms: Get Rid of Day...: As you know this week I have focused on the great Pittsburgh weather and my sleep deprivation . ( Today was another gorgeous day too!)...

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