Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. In this episode of Black Health Lit, we embark on a deeply personal journey with Keisha Bedell, a mental health therapist whose resilience and perseverance have shaped her remarkable story. Keisha's experience with maternal health challenges serves as a powerful narrative, highlighting the critical importance of self-advocacy and community support.

Throughout our conversation, Keisha gracefully navigates through poignant questions:

As she shares her own journey with maternal morbidity, we uncover the raw challenges she faced and the pivotal role that advocating for herself played in her recovery.

We delve into the crucial distinction between maternal morbidity and maternal mortality, exploring why society must grasp and address both aspects of maternal health.

Keisha opens up about the enduring mental and emotional effects that lingered long after childbirth, offering poignant insights into how they impacted her daily life and overall well-being.

The physical healing process from maternal morbidity comes into focus, as Keisha reflects on its profound impact on her ability to perform tasks and her sense of freedom and agency.

And finally, we explore the vital role of therapy in the healing journey from maternal morbidity. Keisha shares her personal experience in seeking therapy and illuminates how it contributed to her path of recovery and resilience.

Join us as we embark on this narrative journey with Keisha Bedell, delving into the complexities of maternal health and the unwavering strength found within the Black community. This is a conversation not to be missed on Black Health Lit.

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