"I like to be the bridge. This work does not happen in isolation — it happens in community, with the right people around you and the right resources in your hands."
New York City has some of the most well-resourced maternal health organizations in the country — and some of the deepest inequities. These organizations exist specifically to bridge that gap for Black and brown mamas in the five boroughs and beyond.
Free, confidential, non-judgmental support for unexpected pregnancies and post-abortion experiences. Over 300 NYC community partner resources for housing, insurance, and parenting support. One-on-one advocates. No pressure. No politics. Just support.
Brooklyn's only soup kitchen and transitional housing program for expectant and new mothers. Nine furnished studio apartments for women in their third trimester or with children under three. Over 50 years serving the community with meals, groceries, and shelter.
Queens-based comprehensive women's health center founded in 1971. Midwifery care, prenatal services, and one of the most trusted women's health organizations in New York City.
Free doula support for pregnant New Yorkers through Healthy Start Brooklyn. Emotional, physical, and informational support through labor and delivery. City-funded and available to qualifying families.
Find a Black doula anywhere in New York. Directory, training, and community. The most comprehensive resource for finding a doula who innerstands your experience from the inside out.
Reviews of OBGYNs, midwives, hospitals, and birth centers from Black and brown mamas. Like Yelp for birth. Search any NYC hospital or provider before you commit. Free to use.
These are the organizations that shaped the Moka Medicine framework — the ones that funded Mama Moka's home birth, that hold space for Black women in Leimert Park, that house pregnant mamas in Pasadena, and that pay families to educate their children at home. This is the ecosystem.
The organization that funded Mama Moka's own home birth. Direct grants for midwifery care, doula services, and holistic maternity care at home or birth center. This is the one. Apply even if you think you don't qualify. They exist for you.
A radical collective-supported economic initiative providing direct grants and services to Black single-mother-led families. Economic justice, collective care, and redistribution. Your motherhood is sacred. They treat it that way.
40+ years serving Black women and girls in Los Angeles County, headquartered in the heart of Leimert Park. Health education, reproductive justice, policy advocacy, and leadership programs for girls 14–24. One of LA's most essential organizations.
The only residential shelter program in the San Gabriel Valley welcoming pregnant mothers and children under 5. Trauma-informed, holistic support — shelter, case management, mental health, job training, and lifetime alumni support. Founded 1994. Over 1,000 women served.
California's public charter homeschool program that provides up to $2,800–$3,200 per child annually for educational materials, classes, museum memberships, and enrichment activities. You homeschool how you want — they fund it. Available across multiple California counties.
Grant-funded access to holistic perinatal care and midwifery support through birthFUND's partnership with The Victoria Project. Apply for funding for home birth or birth center care. Reviewed by midwifery care providers.
Chicago's maternal health landscape is being transformed by community-led organizations and birth workers who refuse to accept the statistics as inevitable. These are the people doing that work.
Black women-led national alliance with deep Chicago roots. Annual Black Maternal Health Week every April 11–17. Research, advocacy, community organizing. The movement hub for Black maternal health rights and justice.
Chicago-based doula credentialing organization — the oldest and largest in the world. Search their directory to find certified doulas in your area. Also offers training if you want to become a doula yourself.
City-run hub connecting Chicago families to doulas, prenatal navigators, and maternal health resources. Specifically addresses Black maternal health disparities in Chicago neighborhoods.
Search for Black doulas in Chicago. The most comprehensive directory of Black birth workers in the country. Training, mentorship, and community for aspiring doulas of color.
Reviews of OBGYNs, midwives, and hospitals from Black and brown mamas in Chicago. Free. Essential. Search any provider or facility before you walk through the door.
Applies nationwide. If you are in Chicago and want a home birth or birth center birth, apply here for grant funding. They exist specifically because insurance doesn't cover the care women actually want.
Atlanta is home to some of the most powerful Black maternal health organizations in the country — and one of the highest maternal mortality rates. These organizations are directly confronting that contradiction.
Atlanta's most comprehensive Black maternal health organization. Atlanta Healthy Start Initiative serving 700+ pregnant and postpartum women annually with home-based education, prenatal care, and mental health support. Located at 477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta.
Formerly Atlanta Doula Collective — expanding statewide as the Georgia Black Doula Network. Founded by Sekesa Berry. 12+ active doulas, 300+ trained nationwide. Community-rooted, justice-driven, deeply aligned.
Free doula matching and birth navigation for expectant parents in Atlanta. Evidence-based program supporting better outcomes for underserved communities. Frequently partners with Atlanta Birth Center for waterbirth options.
50-year-old Atlanta nonprofit offering doula training and certification, community health resources, and advocacy for maternal and infant health outcomes across Georgia. One of the most established organizations in the state.
Headquartered in Atlanta. Annual Black Maternal Health Walk & Community Fair every April. The national hub for Black maternal health rights and justice. Annual Black Maternal Health Week every April 11–17.
Reviews from Black and brown mamas across Atlanta. Georgia ranks in the top 5 states for poor maternal outcomes. Know your provider before your first appointment.
Florida is vast and its birth options vary widely by county. These organizations are the most aligned with the Moka Medicine values of sovereignty, informed consent, and culturally competent care.
Led by licensed midwife Jamarah Amani — mobile midwife clinic offering culturally sensitive midwifery care across the South including Florida. Also co-founded the National Black Midwives Alliance. Birth equity through accessible midwifery.
Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Founded by Esther McCant — 100+ mothers supported. Childbirth education, doula services, breastfeeding support, and hospital, birth center, and homebirth support.
Licensed midwife Sheila Simms Watson — 20+ years supporting women in hospitals, birth centers, and home births across South Florida. Empowerment-centered and sovereignty-aligned practice.
Florida International University's comprehensive directory of Black maternal health organizations, doulas, and midwives throughout Florida. One of the most thorough state-level resource lists available. Start here to find what you need in your county.
Grant funding for home birth and birth center care, available nationwide including Florida. Apply if you want a home birth or birth center birth but cannot afford the full cost of midwifery care.
Reviews from Black and brown mamas across Florida. Birth options vary significantly county by county — use Irth before choosing any provider or facility. Free. Essential.
Texas is one of the most challenging states for maternal health policy — and one of the most vibrant for community-led birth justice work. These organizations are building the alternative from the ground up.
Dallas-based reproductive justice organization specifically for Black women and girls. Named for the Swahili word for health and well-being. Advocacy, community health, and education rooted in Black liberation. One of Texas's most essential organizations.
Community of Houston doulas offering birth support, postpartum care, and lactation services. Specifically focused on reducing maternal mortality for Black mothers in Houston — where the rates are among the highest in the state.
Midwifery-led birth center offering holistic prenatal and birth care in Austin. Sliding scale fees available. Community-oriented, education-focused, and deeply committed to informed consent.
National organization with deep Texas connections. Training, research, and community organizing to eliminate Black maternal mortality. Their provider training program is transforming hospitals across the South and Texas.
Apply nationwide including Texas for grant funding for home birth and birth center care. In a state with some of the most restrictive midwifery laws, having funding opens doors that policy closes.
Reviews from Black and brown mamas across Texas. Search Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin for vetted providers and facilities. Essential before any appointment.
No matter where you are — these tools and organizations work everywhere.
The definitive directory for finding a Black doula anywhere in the country. Training, community, and advocacy.
Grant funding for midwifery care and home/birth center birth. Apply regardless of your state.
Reviews of OBGYNs, midwives, and hospitals from Black and brown mamas. Free. Essential. Use it before every appointment.
National advocacy hub for Black maternal health. Research, resources, and the annual Black Maternal Health Week every April.
Podcast, coaching, and community for parents decolonizing their minds and their parenting. Deeply aligned with Moka Medicine values.
Ricki Lake's documentary on the American birth system. Watch this before you make any decisions about your birth. Required. Non-negotiable.
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