Raye The Doula

A GoFundMe has been set up to support Kiara's husband Joel and baby Jonah. https://gofund.me/cfc45ff7d

A woman who went viral for spending less than $47 on her wedding dress has died during childbirth at 32 years old.

Kiara Brokenbrough died on March 30 as her son, Jonah, was born. Jonah remains in the NICU and is showing improvement. The Brokenbroughs gained attention in 2022 after celebrating their nuptials with a $500 wedding in Los Angeles.

They kept costs low by hosting fewer than 30 people at their roadside ceremony and having guests go Dutch at the reception. Kiara told the Los Angeles Times they didn't want to go into debt over a wedding. The couple was moving from West Virginia back to California when Kiara unexpectedly died.

Kiara's death came just weeks before the 10th annual Black Maternal Health Week. Black women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth than any other demographic.

IVF grant opportunity!

Big news for families on the IVF journey! Thanks to the generosity of research astronaut Kellie Gerardi and Babylist , we’re thrilled to announce two $15,000 IVF grants —and this partnership comes with a special bonus: no application fee! This is an incredible opportunity for individuals and/or couples who need financial assistance for IVF to make their dreams of parenthood a reality. Spread the word and share this with anyone who could benefit

Application Opens on April 13th!
Deadline is May 8th.
More info here: -https://babyquestfoundation.org/kellie-gerardi-x-babylist-ivf-grants/

Sooooooo beautiful! Lauren J. Turner Fine Art 😍

New original artwork ✨

Breastfeeding Support with Purple Orchid is a gentle yet powerful reminder that feeding a baby is both care and courage. This painting centers lactation as sacred work.

Art like this belongs in spaces where mothers and birthing people are seen, affirmed, and supported.

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