95: Trust Your Baby, Trust Your Body: Navigating High Risk Pregnancy as a Black Woman - with Farida Graham

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, I sit down with Farida Graham—educator, leader, and proud parent to 14-month-old Tammy—for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about navigating a high-risk pregnancy, confronting systemic bias, and fiercely advocating for herself as a Black birthing person.

We cover:

• The unexpected shift to “high-risk” at 20 weeks and what that really felt like
• How Farida made the courageous decision to switch care providers
• Replacing exercise with nervous system regulation tools like massage and breathwork
• How race and data informed her care decisions
• Preparing for postpartum before the baby arrived
• Facing and treating postpartum anxiety with courage and support
• Leading by example in the workplace around parental leave
• And the mantra that grounded her through it all: “Trust your baby. Trust your body.”

This episode is full of practical wisdom, deep insight, and the kind of honesty our birth culture desperately needs more of.

Mentioned Resources:

• Postpartum Support International: www.postpartum.net 
• Episodes 47 & 85 for deeper dives into intimacy and postpartum care
  
  

Connect with Clara:
 📩 [email protected]
📱 IG: @mindfulwombpodcast

Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins 

🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH

***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.

After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you 70 printable affirmation cards as a thank you.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.