The Birth Story Project

The Birth Story Project began as a collaborative effort between Sista Midwife and High Heal Productions. What began as an idea to create a safe space for black women and to bring together our stories has turned into a movement.
The Birth Story Project (BSP) was launched in June 2018 with a goal to document the lived experiences of Black mothers in Louisiana. Using a “sister circle” model, women gathered to share their birth stories.
The circles served as a safe space for them to comfortably share and discuss their experiences surrounding birth, pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting. After hosting circles for over 2 years, we launched an anonymous online survey to create a larger impact. (author description) #P4HEwebinarOctober2024