by Corrinna Edwards | Feb 19, 2020 | News
In depth and thorough reporting, covering all aspects of how we got here, and what we can do about it. This poignant article provides a full history and highlights the amazing Midwife Demetra Seriki, among other hero’s, who speak eloquently to the genesis AND the...
by Jennie Joseph | Jan 10, 2020 | News
As birth workers, we often work in isolation and face heavy challenges. How do we weave together and harness our collective power? How do we develop collective leadership to be the vehicle that holds our work? As a follow-up to developing our collective care...
by Corrinna Edwards | Jun 4, 2019 | News
This month, the National Perinatal Task Force (NPTF) would like to highlight NPTF Perinatal Safe Spot ROOTT (Restoring Our Own Through Transformation). ROOTT is a Black women-led reproductive justice organization dedicated to collectively restoring our well-being...
by Corrinna Edwards | Apr 9, 2019 | News
The National Perinatal Task Force is participating in the 2019 Black Maternal Health Week. Join the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and the National Perinatal Task Force April 11-17, 2019 for a week of awareness raising, activism, and community building for Black...
by Corrinna Edwards | Apr 9, 2019 | News
On Saturday February 9, 2019, a group of birth workers gathered in Providence, RI to participate in the Maternal Child Specialist (MCH) training developed and facilitated by midwife Jennie Joseph. Based on her model the JJ Way®, this course is a training and...
by Corrinna Edwards | Apr 9, 2019 | News
“Safety is key. Safety for women and safety for providers.” -Jennie Joseph The weekend of January 4th/5th and 11th/12th, a group of twenty-five women with diverse backgrounds and professions gathered tog ether in St. Petersburg, Florida to participate in the...
