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 Reclaiming Joy in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Wellness Community
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 Reclaiming Joy is a community-wellness program designed to improve maternal health outcomes for birthing people in Philadelphia, PA. The visionary, Porsche Holland-Otunba (CEO of Reclaiming Black Motherhood LLC) experienced birth trauma, difficult breastfeeding journey, and is a third generation preeclampsia survivor. Her personal journey and experience as a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Childbirth Educator, and Birth Doula heavily informed the formation of this program.
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 Reclaiming Joy in Pregnancy and Postpartum launched in the fall of 2025 and served three cohorts of participants (over 20 babies born) thanks to a $50,000 grant from REACH via the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Unfortunately funding hasn't continued and the availability of maternal health related grants has been limited.
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 We are in need of $50,000 to support year #2 efforts for FREE quality programming for Philly families.
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 Reclaiming Joy provides evidence-based education and long-term postpartum support for participants beginning in their 2nd trimester. Our program seeks to address disparities by combining education and community support while centering joy.
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 Participant engagement during pregnancy:
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 <li>Childbirth education</li>
 <li>Perinatal mental health education</li>
 <li>Preeclampsia and postpartum complications education</li>
 <li>Advocacy education</li>
 <li>Gifts and practical suppoet</li>
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 Participant engagement during the postpartum:
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 <li>Wellness sessions</li>
 <li>Continued mental health education and therapy support</li>
 <li>Gifts and practical support</li>
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Shawntel Ward

Natalie Scantlebury

Azia Henry

Latea Taylor

Anonymous

Michael Pleasant

Mejire Arijaje

Michelle Snow

Vanessa Wilkinson

Chelsea Foster

Robbie Tucker

Laiah Lusk

Ashanta Smith

Help Provide FREE Pregnancy & Postpartum Care in Philly

Help Provide FREE Pregnancy & Postpartum Care in Philly

Still $3,545 to go. Help us build momentum.