info@b3-community.org
About
B3 -Bumps, Birth and Belonging CIC was created in direct response to Black maternal health crisis in the UK.
The non profit organisation is lead by an experienced international Midwife and mother of 4, Nicole. She personally and professionally understands the pressures of parenthood, poor mental health and the unique challenges and nuances of being Black & pregnant.
Nicole and the team strongly believe in informing you about your rights, consent and self advocacy so that you can be as confident as possible in making the decisions that are right for you, your pregnancy and in parenthood.
Our experienced, trained team of experts by experience are here to support you every step of the way, providing you with expert knowledge and resources to inform you about pregnancy and the early postnatal period. As well as having a safe space to connect with other parents going through similar experiences as you.
Pregnancy, Birth and beyond can (and should be) a joyful experience.
Knowledge is power and the power is and always should be, in your hands when it comes to your body. Virtual pregnancy information sessions coming soon....
Vision
That the perinatal period (Pregnancy - 2 years old) is caring, safe, satisfying and equitable, for families of African and Caribbean descent within a generation.
Mission
1. Providing safe, supportive and culturally competent group peer support, free counselling, and education to women of Afro-Caribbean heritage and families during the perinatal period.
2. Equipping women and families of Afro-Caribbean heritage with vital perinatal education, workshops, and 1:1s in Essex and UK wide Online. Supporting them to navigate the emotional, psychological and physical challenges of the perinatal period.
3. Supporting and advocating for equitable access to resources and services that women and families of African and Caribbean heritage require during pregnancy to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.
4. Build and strengthen the community network of women and families of Afro-Caribbean heritage during the perinatal period and beyond. Working closely within the first 1001 critical days.
5. Providing a supportive environment for women and families of Afro-Caribbean heritage, making their perinatal journey satisfying and fulfilling.
6. Promoting the health and wellbeing of Afro-Caribbean mothers and their newborn, resulting in a positive and impactful relationship that lasts a lifetime.
Why we do what we do...
At B3-Bumps Birth and Belonging CIC we are dedicated to reducing the maternal physical and mental health inequalities faced by Black women and their babies here in the UK.
-
Black women are 4x more likely to die in pregnancy and up to the first year of their babies life.
-
Stillbirth and neonatal death rates are highest for Black babies
-
Black women are more likely to suffer from perinatal mental health problems and less likely to receive appropriate treatment
Imagine going into motherhood with those types of numbers hanging over your head AND trying to experience your human right which is .... joy.
We strive to provide real solutions to managing their care in the system they find themselves in, by providing evidenced based options, resources and a unique insight into the regulations of Health care professionals.
​
We believe that every woman should receive the highest quality of care and support throughout their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey and we will keep on talking about this, campaigning and striving for change long after the headlines, tick box exercises and social media trends.
Thank you
My name is Nicole Lawal (RM, Bsc)
CEO of B3 -Bumps, Birth and Belonging C.I.C
Supporting Women and families of Black, African and Caribbean heritage in the perinatal period.
