Surrounded Pearl

05/30/2026

Loving and respecting women means protecting their mental health. The best gift you can give a child is protecting its mother.

05/27/2026

Speaking from my own experience birth trauma is very real. I can still recall everything from that day as if I was doing it all over again. I also remember when a switch was flip and I felt so disconnected from giving birth to my child. I now realized this was the start of postpartum depression for me. We forget that while trying to get that baby out safely there is another human in the room that is pushing through mental, emotional and physical exhaustion.



Check out this article. A great read on Birth Trauma.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/birth-trauma

05/26/2026

Be mindful of protecting your peace during pregnancy and postpartum.

05/16/2026

Great info.

05/15/2026

A check a day...keeps the ER away. Check your Blood pressure ladies and birthing people.

05/15/2026

Keeping blood-pressure checks at home simple and safe during pregnancy can make a big difference. Follow this checklist: 1) Use a validated cuff and sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring. 2) Measure at the same time each day, with arm supported at heart level. 3) Take two readings 1–2 minutes apart and record both. 4) Know warning signs: severe headache, vision changes, sudden swelling, severe belly pain — seek care immediately. 5) Share readings with your care team and contact them for any concerning trends. Surrounded Pearl supports culturally sensitive care for Black mothers and families. Please share this checklist with other parents and community members to help keep moms safe.

05/14/2026

The word of the Day is Contradiction. How can you be for family and be against it at the same thing.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Every parent deserves confidence that pregnancy care keeps mom and baby safe. Surrounded Pearl’s mission is to end maternal health inequities. We’re calling for expanded prenatal blood-pressure screening accessibility so Black mothers receive earlier detection and timely treatment. Community leaders and families: your voice matters—stand with us and demand policy change today. Learn more: https://wix.to/K6pkDdF 👪🤝

05/13/2026

Know your available resources. Advocate for yourself