Wednesday, May 7, 2025
“Invisible No More: Uplifting the Unheard Postpartum Stories of BIPOC Birthing People”
Join us for Day 4 of the National Postpartum Awareness Week (PAW) for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).
The postpartum period is a critical time that requires a more comprehensive and intentional approach to care, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other birthing people of color who are at heightened risk of adverse outcomes. Research shows that BIPOC birthing people are more likely to experience severe complications, inadequate postpartum support, and even maternal mortality during this time. When additional layers of marginalization—such as immigration status, incarceration, substance dependence, and housing insecurity—are present, the risk of harm increases exponentially, making postpartum survival and recovery even more precarious.
As part of National Postpartum Awareness Week for BIPOC Birthing People, this session will hold space for those navigating postpartum while also facing systemic barriers. Through a powerful panel discussion and an immersive Playback Theater performance, we will bear witness to the lived experiences that are too often left in the shadows. Playback Theater, a unique form of improvisational storytelling, will bring these stories to life in real time, allowing participants to see their truths reflected back with care, intention, and solidarity.
Join us for an evening of storytelling, truth-telling, and transformative witnessing—because no one’s postpartum journey should go unseen or unheard.