Birthing Beyond Borders

In this episode, I interview a Nigerian immigrant mother who shares her raw and honest journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life in the United States. With refreshing candor, she reflects on entering motherhood with little preparation, relying instead on faith, mental resilience, and a deep belief that she would be okay. From navigating pregnancy without traditional cultural pract...

In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, we explore what it means to enter motherhood informed, intentional, and deeply reflective—and how even the most prepared journeys still come with unexpected lessons. Elizabeth shares how her love for reading and research shaped her pregnancy experience, equipping her with knowledge about maternal healthcare disparities and the importance of self-advocacy...

In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, Paula talks about what it really takes to navigate pregnancy and new motherhood in the United States as an immigrant. From discovering unexpected resources to learning the power of asking questions, Paula shares how community knowledge, especially from other mothers, can make all the difference. Together, we unpack the many supports available to pregnant...

In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, we explore what postpartum recovery really looks like when mothers are surrounded by support, and what happens when pressure quietly takes its place. Ama shares her journey through two very different postpartum experiences, reflecting on how the presence of her mother and community shaped her physical recovery, emotional well-being, and ability to return...

In this episode, I interview Matilda, a Ghanaian immigrant living in the US with her husband and son. We discuss her birthing experience in the US and the resources she found to be most helpful during the perinatal period. Matilda encourages expectant mothers to get enough sleep and be mindful of their health habits as they prepare for motherhood. This episode is funded by the 4W Initiative, and t...

In this episode, I interview Patricia, a Ghanaian immigrant living in the US with her husband and daughter. We discuss her birthing experience in the US and the resources she found to be most helpful during the perinatal period. Patricia reminds us of the communal care that many Africans enjoy both at home and abroad. This episode is funded by the 4W Initiative, and the African Center for Communit...

In this episode, I interview Elizabeth, a Nigerian immigrant living in the United States with her husband and daughter. She shares her birthing experience in the U.S. and discusses the resources that were most helpful to her during the perinatal period. Elizabeth talks about the role her mom played in helping her navigate postpartum and how dancing might have helped her prepare for labour. This ep...

In this episode, I interview Vivian, a graduate student living in the US with her twin daughters.  We discuss her birthing experience with the US health care system and the resources she found to be most helpful. Vivian talks about how helpful the Nigerian community in Madison, Wisconsin, was in helping her navigate motherhood in a new country. This episode is funded by the 4W Initiative, and the...

In this episode, I interview Fatima, a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist living in the US with her 8-month-old baby and husband. We discuss her birthing experience with the US health care system and the resources she found to be most helpful as she navigates the postpartum period. This episode is funded by the 4W Initiative, and the African Center for Community Development supported the produ...