Reclaiming Joy in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Wellness Community

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.

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.

We are in need of $50,000 to support year #2 efforts for FREE quality programming for Philly families.

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.

Participant engagement during pregnancy:

Participant engagement during the postpartum: