Why The Work Is Important

243 percent more black women die during childbirth compared to white women.  This is because of structural and systematic racism, which can be mitigated by having an advocate such as a doula or midwife

In Ramsey County, black babies are twice as likely to die before reaching their first year of age than are white babies

Having a father actively involved during the prenatal process, sets a healthy foundation for successful co-parenting during the postpartum phase

Men, much like women, also suffer from post partum depression which can present as jealousy, anger, or being aloof

Many people engaged in relationships don't know the difference between a symbiotic relationship, co-existing or co-habitating, and a parasitic relationship

One of the main reasons women have trouble breast feeding is from a lack of support

Simply having a father present can increase a mother's breast milk production by up to 20 percent