Amid this epidemic, there is a need for joyful and celebratory birthing stories within the Black community.

That is why award-winning journalist and author Kimberly Seals Allers created the Birthright podcast in 2021.

Despite this unexpected turn of events, Robinson can reclaim her joy and even dance while shes in labor.

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Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

These are the things I hope they see, and these are the things that give me joy… Well+Good is bringing this joy to life in aphoto essay featuring five families who experienced joy during childbirth.

Photographer Anissa Baty went into the Robinson home to capture just a glimpse of their joyful parenting techniques.

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Theyre the perfect example when it comes to giving our children the experiences that we didnt have.

Listeners can stream Whitneys Journey: From Planned Homebirth to Preemie Birthhere.

you could also see the entire photo essayhere.

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