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Postpartum & Early Parenting Support for New Moms and Families
Compassionate, personalized postpartum care, infant health guidance, and early parenting support — designed to help new moms feel confident, supported, and healthy from day one.


When Systems Fail in Childbirth: A Laboring Mother, a Viral Video, and Why Maternal Health Justice Still Matters
Trigger warning: This post discusses a distressing childbirth experience. Some stories are hard to watch, but even harder to ignore. At the end of 2025, a viral video surfaced showing a woman in active labor being dismissed, delayed, and left to suffer while seeking care in a hospital setting. Her pain was visible. Her distress was unmistakable. And yet, the systems designed to recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies failed her. This was not a misunderstanding or a mo
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jan 204 min read


Planning for 2026 as a Mom: A Clear, Realistic Way to Plan Without Burnout
A mother multitasks at home, holding her baby while working on her laptop. If you’re ending the year wondering where the time went and feeling unsure how to plan for the next one, this is for you. Many moms enter a new year with good intentions but feel overwhelmed before they even begin. Between family responsibilities, work, relationships, and personal goals, traditional goal-setting often feels unrealistic and exhausting. The good news? Planning doesn’t have to mean doing
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jan 85 min read


World Infertility Month: Black Infertility and Pregnancy loss
Dear Mamas & Mama Lovers, I recently participated in a panel discussion about infertility and its affects, especially in regard to how...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Say Her Name, Share Her Story: The Tragedy of Amber Rose Isaac
Introduction: In our ongoing blog series, "Say Her Name, Share Her Story," we are delving into the lives and stories behind the alarming...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Sep 14, 20237 min read


Say Her Name, Share Her Story: Shamony Gibson
Maternal mortality is a tragic issue that we cannot ignore. When Mother Baby and Beyond was founded, it came from a deep sense of urgency...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Sep 7, 20234 min read


Maternal Mortality is Real. Why you should care about moms dying and my personal experience
My Personal Journey, Alarming Statistics, and a Call to Action Hi friend, You may have noticed that recently I've been promoting the...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding the Fourth Trimester
Have you ever wondered about the fourth trimester? It's a term you may not have heard before, but it refers to a crucial period in the...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Mother Baby & Beyond is coming to an event near you! Baby Food and Formula Fair tomorrow!
Hey Mommas! Are you looking for baby food, formula, and other child care resources? Then come on out to the Baby Food and Formula...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Congratulations to our Raffle Basket Winner!
Hello my Beautiful Mommas! I want to say thank you again to all the moms that stopped by the Mother, Baby, & Beyond table at the Health...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Do you know the effect that screen time has on your child’s weight?
Many parents don’t realize that screen time 📺can have a significant impact on their child’s weight. The National Institute of Health has...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
Jun 19, 20222 min read


How self healing can help you be a better mom
Hello Beautiful Momma, Now I know as moms, we want to do everything that we can to make sure that our children have the best foundation...
LaToya Brathwaite-Washington
May 18, 20223 min read
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