We know Black and other people of color (POC) face unique challenges in their conception, pregnancy, and parenting journeys. From the lack of donors of color, to medical biases, and financial considerations, TSBC is dedicated to providing resources and support for all our recipients as they start or continue their conception journey. We have compiled these resources to help support you on your path to parenthood.
Research
- Reproductive and obstetric outcomes in women of racial minorities aged 40 years and older undergoing IVF
- Systematic review of racial and ethnic disparities in reproductive endocrinology and infertility: where do we stand today?
- American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal and Infant Mortality: Challenges and Opportunities
- Indigenous Maternal Health-A Crisis Demanding Attention
Articles
- America has a Black sperm donor shortage. Black women are paying the price
- The very white face of infertility suggests women of colour don’t need support
- For Black women, the isolation of infertility is compounded by barriers to treatment
- Inequality in Fertility: Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Resources
- BlackMamasMatterAlliance
- Fertility for Colored Girls
- Indigenous Midwifery
- Irth, Birth, but We Dropped the B for Bias (reviews of providers by BIPOC)
- Nine Moons online prenatal classes
- Oaktown Therapy-Tracy Jones, LSCW, founder of Oaktown Therapy for Black and Brown people. Her areas of expertise include Infertility and IVF Struggles, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Single Mother’s By Choice, and Black Maternal Mental Health & Racial Trauma
- Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
- Pregnancy loss resources for Black women
- Protecting your birth: A Guide for Black Mothers
- SisterSong.net
- TheBrokenBrownEgg.org