Thank you all for an amazing book club this semester💜

Today's event is now completely virtual! Please register below for the link to attend New Voices: Beyond the Birthing Box: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

EMBRACE Center of Excellence is excited to invite you to our Spring 2026 Seminar Series! Please join us on Thursday, April 23, for our guest speaker, Rochelle L. Jackson! Join us on Zoom at: pitt.zoom.us/j/93904945287

Our community is coming together for a packed week of events this Black Maternal Health Week! 💜 Join us and our collaborators across Pennsylvania for a week full of events rooted in justice and joy! live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/events/ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW2026 #rootedinjusticeandjoy

🚨 The CDC funding that supports PRAMS is set to expire on April 30th. Tell your lawmakers why PRAMS funding must continue. Your voice can help protect programs that families rely on every day! igniteadvocacy.com/go/tell-your... #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #DataMatters #PRAMS

Did you miss our most recent newsletter? No worries, we've got a viewable copy for you here! 🌟 mailchi.mp/04c65ca1284f... And don't forget to add yourself to our listserv to stay connected with all EMBRACE activities! embrace.pitt.edu/stay-connect...

We are currently recruiting for a research study on Black mothers’ experiences of sleep and bodily awareness during pregnancy. If you are currently pregnant, identify as Black, and live in the Pittsburgh area, consider filling out our screener to see if you qualify!  redcap.link/PRISMStudy

We are so incredibly grateful for the tremendous work our community accomplishes! Thank you for the joy, laughter, and memories we have created together. 💜 Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a fruitful new year!

Bring in the New Year by attending the EMBRACE Center's first seminar of the spring semester! Dr. Monica McLemore will be joining us in person on Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 PM to discuss how to increase community voices in scientific publishing. pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

“I hope our team’s research leaves a mark on how we approach people who are contemplating different family planning decisions in a way that’s centered on their needs.” - Mehret Birru Talabi pittresearchannualreport.com/healthspan/f...

Community-engaged participatory research is a collaborative approach that equitably involves community members, organizations, and researchers at every stage of the research process while centering the voices of those most impacted. #CommunityEngagedResearch #CommunityCentered #SharedPower

There's still time to apply for EMBRACE's Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program. This initiative supports bidirectional training and research enrichment in reproductive justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and humanity centered design. Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace

If you weren’t able to attend our seminar on Ethics in Reproductive Health Research, you can still access the full discussion on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBln...

You're invited you to our last seminar of Fall 2025! Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00pm for two exciting presentations: 👉 Ethics in Reproductive Health Research 👉 A chance to connect about the EMBRACE Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program Join us on Zoom here: pitt.zoom.us/j/92173139728

Missed our last newsletter? No worries! Check it out here 👉🏿 mailchi.mp/78278bdba9bf...

We’re growing our Reproductive Research Advisory Board, and you could be part of it! 🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026 👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026 📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026 Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.

Our seminar on the 4TM-ICC Research Study + Cash Transfer Pilot had some big updates. Miss it? Watch the recording anytime 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E9-... #ResearchUpdate #PilotProgram #CashTransfer #EvidenceBased #ImpactDriven

EMBRACE invites applications for its Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program. This initiative supports bidirectional training and research enrichment in reproductive justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and humanity centered design. Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace

In the latest episode of "The Bridge: where medicine meets the arts" podcast @embracecenter.bsky.social 's Martina Anto-Ocrah joins hosts for a powerful conversation about how narrative, culture, and policy shape maternal care in the US and globally! #podcast #MCH www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_mz...

EMBRACE is excited to have you attend our Fall 2025 Seminar Series! Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 13 from 12-1, for a research update from the 4TM/ICC study team!

The EMBRACE 4th Trimester Interconception Care study is exploring how interconception care and postpartum support models impact perinatal health outcomes. #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #4thTrimester #PublicHealthResearch #EMBRACEStudy

If your SNAP or EBT benefits have been paused due to the federal shutdown, here are local programs, food banks, and community fridges offering support in and around Pittsburgh, PA. #Pittsburgh #AlleghenyCounty #SNAP #EBT live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/2025/10/30/l...

Community-engaged participatory research is a collaborative approach that addresses issues affecting the target community or communities. 🌟 Our team developed a checklist to support you in conducting research that is equitable, inclusive, and community-centered! embrace.pitt.edu/community-en...

🌍 Stay connected! Find maternal health & reproductive justice events — both local and virtual — on our community calendar. embrace.pitt.edu/reproductive... #ReproductiveJustice #MaternalHealth

🔍 A new study found that pregnant people in the most disadvantaged U.S. neighborhoods had a 73% ⬆️ risk of severe complications during delivery compared to those in the least disadvantaged areas. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024747/ #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SMM #SocialDeterminants

The EMBRACE Center is hosting a Reproductive Justice 101 Training alongside our policy and advocacy partners at New Voices for Reproductive Justice! Register here: bit.ly/4oe7Pkm #reproductivejustice #maternalhealth #pittsburgh #alleghenycountypa

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 🧡🥳 Let’s celebrate by uplifting Indigenous voices, supporting their leadership, and fighting for a world where everyone has adequate access to health care and has the freedom to make their own decisions without government interference.

Come join our team as a student research assistant! Apply here ➡️ cfopitt.taleo.net/careersectio...

We're so excited to support and attend Rep. Mayes' Maternal Health Fair tomorrow! Join us for a day focused on supporting healthy families — and be sure to stop by our table to say hello! 📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center 🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair

There is still time to RSVP for this week's EMBRACE Seminar on Thursday, October 9th from 1:00-2:30 PM: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🎉 It’s National Midwifery Week! 💜 This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day. #MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare

We had an amazing time this week with our incredible resident artist, Alecia Dawn Young, creating beautiful belly casts! 🎨✨ It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛

Our next EMBRACE Seminar is on Thursday, October 9th from 1-2:30 PM at the Wellness Pavilion at the Homewood CEC. Please join us for a special Data Storytelling Workshop featuring the EMBRACE Data Justice Working Group and our Community Health Advocates.  pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

New research highlights how Black participants who reported more frequent racial and gender discrimination retained more postpartum weight, underscoring how chronic discrimination may shape health. ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/ #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth

🗣️ How do pregnant patients who use substances feel about the way their clinicians communicate with them? Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡 ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/

There is still time to register for In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering! Join us on Monday, September 29th, for an evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! Spaces are limited, so register now to save your spot! www.eventbrite.com/e/in-full-bl...

Stay in the Loop with EMBRACE! Don’t miss out on exciting updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved with our community 📬 Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know what’s happening! embrace.pitt.edu/stay-connect...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the screening of The Ebony Canal! Your presence made the evening truly magical. ✨ These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared! #TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude

Ready to celebrate your beautiful bump? Join us on Monday, September 29th, for a special evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! It’s the perfect way to relax and create a lasting keepsake of this incredible journey. Spaces are limited, so register now! www.eventbrite.com/e/in-full-bl...

A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our screening of The Ebony Canal! ✨ Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

There is still time to register for our belly casting and prenatal yoga workshop! Come join us for an amazing evening on Monday, September 29th! 💟 www.eventbrite.com/e/in-full-bl...

As part of EMBRACE's Fall Seminar Series, we’re honored to host Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah for an impactful workshop, "The Shaping of My Identity." 🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm 📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center 🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...

🍂 Fall is here, and so is our latest newsletter! Missed it last week? No stress — we’ve saved all the good stuff for you! 🔹 Upcoming events on maternal health 🔹 New career opportunities 🔹 EMBRACE team highlights Catch up now and step into the season with us 👉 mailchi.mp/644446933782...

✅ 5 Day Work Weeks ✅ 8 Hour Days ✅ PTO And so much more thanks to organized labor!   This #LaborDay & everyday the @pahousedems.com stand with all the workers who fought hard to secure the rights and protections we consider fundamental. We celebrate you & will ALWAYS fight for better jobs!

Missed our latest news, updates, or highlights? We've got you covered — check out everything you need to know in our September newsletter 👇 mailchi.mp/644446933782...

We are incredibly excited to see everyone today at our Co-working and Conversation event! live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/co-wor...

🌟 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! 🌟 Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building. ➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This Black Breastfeeding Week, we pause to acknowledge and learn about the strength, resilience, and traditions within Black communities that continue to shape and support infant feeding journeys. 🖤 #BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek

Looking for local events in PGH or virtual happenings in Maternal & Child Health? 🗓️ Check out the EMBRACE Community Calendar – your go-to hub for workshops, meetups, resources, and more! 👉 embrace.pitt.edu/reproductive... #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #PGHEvents #CommunitySupport #EMBRACECalendar

Today we want to highlight the amazing work of Alecia Dawn Young, our Artist in Residence here at EMBRACE! embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re... #ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare