National Black Midwives Alliance

NBMA's Co-Founders

Jamarah Amani - Birth Justice Advocate

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Jamarah Amani: Birth Justice Leader & Midwife Advocate

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Haguerenesh Tesfa is a midwife, health advocate, and healer dedicated to reproductive justice and birth equity. As co-founder of NBMA, she champions community-centered care and environmental health in maternal outcomes.

March 14th: Black Midwives Day

Commemorated on March 14 each year, the goals of the Black Midwives Day campaign are:

To strengthen the base of Black midwives and their supporters.

To preserve the cultural history of Black midwifery as an important part of the story of America.

To provide advocacy tools that eliminate barriers to education and resources for Black midwives.

To build power by developing a national unified voice that advocates for Black midwifery.

To elevate the consumer demand for access to midwifery and community birth.

To address perinatal health disparities that impact Black communities.

Welcome!

Our Mission

We envision a world in which all Black midwives are thriving and caring for families and communities, without barriers.

NBMA's Co-Founders

Jamarah Amani - Birth Justice Advocate

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

Haguerenesh Tesfa - Reproductive Rights Champion

March 14th: Black Midwives Day

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Black Midwives Voices