EMBRACE Center of Excellence
@embracecenter.bsky.social
Our vision is to advance maternal and reproductive health equity and justice through multidisciplinary research, training, practice, and policy efforts focused on Black birthing people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
https://embrace.pitt.edu/
https://embrace.pitt.edu/
You're invited you to our last seminar of Fall 2025! Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00pm for two exciting presentations:
👉 Ethics in Reproductive Health Research
👉 A chance to connect about the EMBRACE Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program
Join us on Zoom here: pitt.zoom.us/j/92173139728
👉 Ethics in Reproductive Health Research
👉 A chance to connect about the EMBRACE Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program
Join us on Zoom here: pitt.zoom.us/j/92173139728
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You're invited you to our last seminar of Fall 2025! Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00pm for two exciting presentations:
👉 Ethics in Reproductive Health Research
👉 A chance to connect about the EMBRACE Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program
Join us on Zoom here: pitt.zoom.us/j/92173139728
👉 Ethics in Reproductive Health Research
👉 A chance to connect about the EMBRACE Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program
Join us on Zoom here: pitt.zoom.us/j/92173139728
We’re growing our Reproductive Research Advisory Board, and you could be part of it!
🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026
👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026
📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026
Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.
🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026
👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026
📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026
Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We’re growing our Reproductive Research Advisory Board, and you could be part of it!
🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026
👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026
📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026
Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.
🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026
👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026
📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026
Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.
EMBRACE invites applications for its Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program. This initiative supports bidirectional training and research enrichment in reproductive justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and humanity centered design.
Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace
Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
EMBRACE invites applications for its Community-Engaged Research Pilot Program. This initiative supports bidirectional training and research enrichment in reproductive justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and humanity centered design.
Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace
Find more information here: tinyurl.com/rfaembrace
EMBRACE is excited to have you attend our Fall 2025 Seminar Series! Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 13 from 12-1, for a research update from the 4TM/ICC study team!
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
EMBRACE is excited to have you attend our Fall 2025 Seminar Series! Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 13 from 12-1, for a research update from the 4TM/ICC study team!
The EMBRACE 4th Trimester Interconception Care study is exploring how interconception care and postpartum support models impact perinatal health outcomes.
#MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #4thTrimester #PublicHealthResearch #EMBRACEStudy
#MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #4thTrimester #PublicHealthResearch #EMBRACEStudy
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The EMBRACE 4th Trimester Interconception Care study is exploring how interconception care and postpartum support models impact perinatal health outcomes.
#MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #4thTrimester #PublicHealthResearch #EMBRACEStudy
#MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare #4thTrimester #PublicHealthResearch #EMBRACEStudy
🔍 A new study found that pregnant people in the most disadvantaged U.S. neighborhoods had a 73% ⬆️ risk of severe complications during delivery compared to those in the least disadvantaged areas.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024747/
#MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SMM #SocialDeterminants
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024747/
#MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SMM #SocialDeterminants
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🔍 A new study found that pregnant people in the most disadvantaged U.S. neighborhoods had a 73% ⬆️ risk of severe complications during delivery compared to those in the least disadvantaged areas.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024747/
#MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SMM #SocialDeterminants
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024747/
#MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SMM #SocialDeterminants
The EMBRACE Center is hosting a Reproductive Justice 101 Training alongside our policy and advocacy partners at New Voices for Reproductive Justice!
Register here: bit.ly/4oe7Pkm
#reproductivejustice #maternalhealth #pittsburgh #alleghenycountypa
Register here: bit.ly/4oe7Pkm
#reproductivejustice #maternalhealth #pittsburgh #alleghenycountypa
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The EMBRACE Center is hosting a Reproductive Justice 101 Training alongside our policy and advocacy partners at New Voices for Reproductive Justice!
Register here: bit.ly/4oe7Pkm
#reproductivejustice #maternalhealth #pittsburgh #alleghenycountypa
Register here: bit.ly/4oe7Pkm
#reproductivejustice #maternalhealth #pittsburgh #alleghenycountypa
October 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We're so excited to support and attend Rep. Mayes' Maternal Health Fair tomorrow! Join us for a day focused on supporting healthy families — and be sure to stop by our table to say hello!
📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center
🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm
#MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair
📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center
🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm
#MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We're so excited to support and attend Rep. Mayes' Maternal Health Fair tomorrow! Join us for a day focused on supporting healthy families — and be sure to stop by our table to say hello!
📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center
🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm
#MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair
📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center
🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm
#MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair
🎉 It’s National Midwifery Week! 💜
This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare
This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare
October 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎉 It’s National Midwifery Week! 💜
This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare
This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare
We had an amazing time this week with our incredible resident artist, Alecia Dawn Young, creating beautiful belly casts! 🎨✨
It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛
It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛
October 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We had an amazing time this week with our incredible resident artist, Alecia Dawn Young, creating beautiful belly casts! 🎨✨
It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛
It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛
Our next EMBRACE Seminar is on Thursday, October 9th from 1-2:30 PM at the Wellness Pavilion at the Homewood CEC. Please join us for a special Data Storytelling Workshop featuring the EMBRACE Data Justice Working Group and our Community Health Advocates.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Our next EMBRACE Seminar is on Thursday, October 9th from 1-2:30 PM at the Wellness Pavilion at the Homewood CEC. Please join us for a special Data Storytelling Workshop featuring the EMBRACE Data Justice Working Group and our Community Health Advocates.
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New research highlights how Black participants who reported more frequent racial and gender discrimination retained more postpartum weight, underscoring how chronic discrimination may shape health.
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/
#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/
#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth
September 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
New research highlights how Black participants who reported more frequent racial and gender discrimination retained more postpartum weight, underscoring how chronic discrimination may shape health.
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/
#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/
#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth
🗣️ How do pregnant patients who use substances feel about the way their clinicians communicate with them?
Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/
Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/
September 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🗣️ How do pregnant patients who use substances feel about the way their clinicians communicate with them?
Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/
Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡
➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the screening of The Ebony Canal! Your presence made the evening truly magical. ✨
These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude
These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude
September 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the screening of The Ebony Canal! Your presence made the evening truly magical. ✨
These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude
These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude
A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our screening of The Ebony Canal! ✨
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
September 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our screening of The Ebony Canal! ✨
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
As part of EMBRACE's Fall Seminar Series, we’re honored to host Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah for an impactful workshop, "The Shaping of My Identity."
🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...
🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...
September 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
As part of EMBRACE's Fall Seminar Series, we’re honored to host Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah for an impactful workshop, "The Shaping of My Identity."
🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...
🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...
🌟 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! 🌟
Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.
➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.
➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
August 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🌟 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! 🌟
Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.
➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.
➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This Black Breastfeeding Week, we pause to acknowledge and learn about the strength, resilience, and traditions within Black communities that continue to shape and support infant feeding journeys. 🖤
#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek
#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek
August 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This Black Breastfeeding Week, we pause to acknowledge and learn about the strength, resilience, and traditions within Black communities that continue to shape and support infant feeding journeys. 🖤
#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek
#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek
Today we want to highlight the amazing work of Alecia Dawn Young, our Artist in Residence here at EMBRACE!
embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re...
#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare
embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re...
#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare
August 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today we want to highlight the amazing work of Alecia Dawn Young, our Artist in Residence here at EMBRACE!
embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re...
#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare
embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re...
#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare
Are you passionate about improving community health? Join Healthy Start’s Community Health Advocate Training Program and become a force for change in Greater Pittsburgh!
✅ Learn valuable skills
✅ Empower your community
✅ Make a real impact
👉 Apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
✅ Learn valuable skills
✅ Empower your community
✅ Make a real impact
👉 Apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
July 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Are you passionate about improving community health? Join Healthy Start’s Community Health Advocate Training Program and become a force for change in Greater Pittsburgh!
✅ Learn valuable skills
✅ Empower your community
✅ Make a real impact
👉 Apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
✅ Learn valuable skills
✅ Empower your community
✅ Make a real impact
👉 Apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🎓 Are you a Graduate or Doctoral student passionate about Maternal & Child Health? Amazing opportunities await you through the Center of Excellence in Maternal & Child Health at Pitt!
📎 Check out the attached descriptions for more info!
#MCH #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #StudentOpportunities
📎 Check out the attached descriptions for more info!
#MCH #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #StudentOpportunities
July 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🎓 Are you a Graduate or Doctoral student passionate about Maternal & Child Health? Amazing opportunities await you through the Center of Excellence in Maternal & Child Health at Pitt!
📎 Check out the attached descriptions for more info!
#MCH #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #StudentOpportunities
📎 Check out the attached descriptions for more info!
#MCH #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #StudentOpportunities
This week doulas, healthcare providers, maternal health advocates, and policy leaders are coming together for a roundtable on protecting the integrity of doula care through thoughtful, community-centered policy.
#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #HealthPolicy
#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #HealthPolicy
July 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This week doulas, healthcare providers, maternal health advocates, and policy leaders are coming together for a roundtable on protecting the integrity of doula care through thoughtful, community-centered policy.
#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #HealthPolicy
#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #HealthPolicy
Join us for an engaging discussion at EMBRACE's Book Club! We are meeting on June 26 at 12pm to discuss chapters 2 and 3 of Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta Ross and Rickie Solinger.
Learn more here:
live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/embrac...
Learn more here:
live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/embrac...
June 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Join us for an engaging discussion at EMBRACE's Book Club! We are meeting on June 26 at 12pm to discuss chapters 2 and 3 of Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta Ross and Rickie Solinger.
Learn more here:
live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/embrac...
Learn more here:
live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/embrac...
Black liberation includes Reproductive Justice. This Juneteenth we honor the researchers, community members, advocates, and educators who continue to fight for a fully liberated world.
Happy Juneteenth!
Happy Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Black liberation includes Reproductive Justice. This Juneteenth we honor the researchers, community members, advocates, and educators who continue to fight for a fully liberated world.
Happy Juneteenth!
Happy Juneteenth!