Our Vision.

Our vision for Yemaya’s Village Inc is to make a positive impact with the birthing justice revolution here in Louisiana; hopefully ending the racial and homophobic biases within the maternal and fetal healthcare system.A future where systemic inequities no longer define birth outcomes, and all families, regardless of race, identity, or socioeconomic status, have access to the care and knowledge they need to flourish. Black birthing individuals are 4x more likely to succumb to birth related death or injury than that of their white counterparts. Black babies are 2-3x more likely to succumb to fetal demise or injury than that of white babies. In same sex relationship studies have found higher risks of gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes, as well as these individuals were less like to have spontaneous labor. With our physical birth/lactation support, advocacy and education we can eradicate the racial and queer bias in maternal and fetal healthcare. We will hold a safe space for these individuals who have endured this trauma and hold a space of accountability for the healthcare systems, political systems and the community. Because as a village we have to lean on each other, we can’t do it alone.