Black Birth Stories

⁠⁠ Postpartum: Is This Normal App ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Delivery is not the finish line. You can have normal blood pressure your entire pregnancy and still develop preeclampsia after your baby arrives, sometimes up to six weeks later. In this episode, we walk through the five warning signs of postpartum preeclampsia, including the one mo...

GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING ⁠ ⁠⁠ Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your baby was moving all morning, and now things feel quiet. Before you panic, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down exactly why fetal movement changes as pregnancy progresses — from running out of room near your due date, to sleep-wake cycles, to why nighttime often feels busier than the day...

GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING ⁠ Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nobody prepares you for the parts of labor that don't make it into the pamphlet — and that's a problem. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down why a shift in your birth plan, big or small, was never proof that you failed. From the small, universal loss-of-control moments to...

Postpartum: Is This Normal App Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠⁠⁠ Most maternal deaths happen after birth — not during it. And most new moms go home from the hospital with a newborn, a discharge paper, and no plan for what comes next. In this final episode of the Birth Plan Builder series, Dr. Tiffany Woodus — Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience an...

Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠⁠ If you have a high-risk pregnancy and someone told you a birth plan is not for you — this video is going to change that. Being told your pregnancy is high risk is not an invitation to go silent. It is a reason to get louder. More specific. More documented. Your care team is paying closer attention — and so should you. In this epis...

Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠ ⁠ Birth & Health Clarity Call ⁠ First-time moms make these mistakes before labor — and nobody warns them. Dr. Tiffany Woodus, Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered, breaks down the three most common blind spots she sees in first-time Black moms — and shows you exactly how to close every gap using her interactive birth pla...

⁠⁠ Digital Birth Plan Builder Birth & Health Clarity Call The support people who show up most powerfully in labor are not the ones who love the hardest. They are the ones who came in prepared. They knew the birth plan. They knew the preferences. They knew exactly what to say and when to say it — because they did the work before the first contraction started. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus...

Start Building Your Birth Plan Today: ⁠ Digital Birth Plan Builder ⁠ Will Your Doctor Actually Listen To You? [Quiz] Every intervention in the delivery room requires your informed consent — but most Black women are never told that. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus, Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered, breaks down the most common interventions pushed...

Start Building Your Birth Plan Today: Digital Birth Plan Builder Your birth plan is not a wish list — it is your voice, your protection, and your power. Dr. Tiffany Woodus, Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered, breaks down exactly why Black women cannot afford to skip this step — then demonstrates her interactive birth plan builder LIVE so you can start...

The 2026 CDC report is finally here — and for the first time in years, I have GOOD news to share about Black maternal health. Black maternal mortality rates are trending DOWN. Our mortality rate dropped from 50.3 to 44.8 deaths per 100,000 births. That is our advocacy working. That is our faith moving mountains. But sis — there is still a hidden crisis buried in this data that every pregnant Black...

How Long It Actually Takes To Get Pregnant Are you being told to "just relax" and wait a full year before seeking fertility help? In this video, Dr. Tiffany Woodus exposes why the "One Year Rule" is a systemic barrier designed to make you "fail first" before getting the care you deserve. Discover the real math behind your monthly chances of conception, why the 12-mont...

Why I’m Telling My Patients to Use AI (And It’s Not Why You Think) Is Artificial Intelligence the secret to closing the Black maternal health gap? In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus reveals why she’s encouraging her patients to embrace AI—not as a replacement for medical care, but as "Advocacy Armor" against systemic bias. Learn how AI can predict complications like preeclampsia weeks i...

"Is it too late for me to have a baby?" If your doctor has mentioned perimenopause and you're still dreaming of growing your family, you need to watch this. In this episode of the Black Birth Stories podcast, Dr. Tiffany Woodus (OBGYN) breaks down the clinical truth about fertility after 35 and 40. We're moving past the "vanilla" advice that says your fertility is gone...

Is there really anything you can do during pregnancy to help your baby’s brain develop? The answer is a resounding yes. Join Dr. Tiffany Woodus as she reveals the 5 science-backed pillars of fetal brain growth that go far beyond "internet hacks." In this episode of Black Birth Stories , Dr. Tiffany Woodus shares her 20 years of expertise as an OB-GYN to help you shape the environment whe...

Can hiring a doula truly change your birth experience? In this powerful Black birth story, we explore how doula support transformed one mother’s induction, labor, and delivery journey. In this episode of the Black Birth Stories Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Woodus sits down with Tiffany Riley to discuss how having a doula provided advocacy, emotional support, and confidence throughout her pregnancy and ind...

Miscarriage in the first trimester is more common than most women realize — and it is almost never your fault. If you’ve experienced early pregnancy loss and are asking “Why did this happen?” or “Did I cause this?” this episode is for you. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus, board-certified OB-GYN, shares what it was like to walk four families through first trimester miscarriage i...

Bleeding in the 2nd trimester can be frightening—especially when you thought you were “past the danger zone.” If you notice spotting or bleeding between 13 and 27 weeks of pregnancy, it’s normal to feel scared and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus, board-certified OB-GYN, breaks down the most common causes of second-trimester bleeding, explains what symptoms need urgen...

Preeclampsia explained by a board-certified OB/GYN. Learn the warning signs of preeclampsia before and after delivery, including symptoms too many moms miss during pregnancy and postpartum. Preeclampsia is not rare, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect. In this episode of the Black Birth Stories Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down what preeclampsia really is, how common it is, why deli...

She did everything right—and still died in childbirth. In this episode we discuss the tragic death of a Black midwife during childbirth and what it reveals about Black maternal mortality, systemic failure, and why no one is exempt—not even birth workers. This week, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Janelle Green Smith , a Black midwife, advocate, mother, and maternal health expert who dedicated...

Had unprotected sex and now you’re wondering what your options are—or if it’s already too late ? You’re not alone. December is one of the most common times of year for conception in the United States, especially around Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. And if growing your family in 2026 is not on your vision board, this episode is for you. In this podcast episode, Dr. Woodus, board-certified OBGYN...

First Trimester Do’s & Don’ts Explained by an OB-GYN Just found out you’re pregnant? The first trimester can feel exciting, overwhelming, and confusing all at once. In this episode, Dr. Woodus, board-certified OB-GYN, breaks down first trimester do’s and don’ts so you know what actually matters early in pregnancy and what you can stop stressing over. 👩🏽‍⚕️ In this episode, you’ll learn: What...

Best Sleeping Positions in Pregnancy (By Trimester) | OB-GYN Explains What’s Safe Sleep in pregnancy isn’t just about comfort — it’s about circulation, blood flow, and protecting your baby, especially in the later weeks. In this episode, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down the best sleeping positions for pregnancy by trimester, what the research actually says, and the small chang...

Looking for what to actually eat in early pregnancy? If you’re in your first trimester and the nausea, fatigue, and food aversions are doing the most, this episode is for you. As an OB/GYN who has cared for thousands of mamas, these are the exact superfoods I tell my patients to eat to support energy, reduce nausea, steady blood sugar, and fuel a growing baby from day one. These first 10–12 weeks...

Want to improve your pregnancy outcome? In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down the REAL reason support matters in pregnancy — and how the person you choose to have a baby with can directly impact your mental health, physical health, prenatal care, labor experience, and even your baby’s outcomes. If you’ve ever wondered how to improve your pregnancy outcome , how partner support affects pr...

Sent home while in labor? You’re not alone — and today we’re talking about why hospitals ignore pregnant women, and what you can do to protect yourself. This episode breaks down the rise of obstetric violence , why it hits Black women harder, and the steps every mama needs to know before she ever walks through hospital doors. 👩🏽‍⚕️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why women in active labor are b...