On this episode of Mompreneurs, Rachel Nicks speaks on her mission to end the Black maternal health crisis. The mom-of-two and founder of Birth Queen sat down with Mompreneurs host Nancy Redd to discuss how she got on this path and what she’s looking forward to in the future.
Nicks wears many crowns, balancing her time as a doula, actress and fitness trainer. Motherhood activated the maternal health advocate and businesswoman in Nicks, a mom to two beautiful boys. “The advocate was born in me,” she said. With Black women facing a higher risk of maternal mortality due to pregnancy-related complications — with most of these maternal deaths being preventable — Nicks was called to create Birth Queen to educate, support and empower Black women, parents and practitioners.
Birth Queen empowersand trains doulas, midwives and lactation consultants to facilitate a safe and supported birth experience for all women. “My goal is to end the …