Black Birth Stories | Black Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Postpartum
Black Birth Stories shares real Black women pregnancy stories and tackles the issues impacting Black maternal health today—like high blood pressure in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and Black maternal mortality. Hosted by OB/GYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus, each episode blends education and empowerment to help you advocate for yourself in pregnancy, find mental health support, and navigate the journey from trying to conceive to postpartum care. Because our stories matter.
54 | Is a Non-Stress Test Bad News? The Truth Every Pregnant Mom Should Know
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Your OBGYN just ordered a non-stress test, and now your mind is racing. Sis, take a breath. In this episode of Black Birth Stories, board-certified OBGYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus explains why a non-stress test (NST) gets ordered during pregnancy, how the test works, what reactive and nonreactive results really mean, and when to pick up the phone about your baby's movements.
You'll hear real-life (details changed) stories about decreased fetal movement, a car accident with no symptoms, and a high-risk pregnancy with weekly testing. We also talk honestly about advanced maternal age and why age alone does not automatically mean routine testing.
Timestamps
0:00 Demystifying the Nonstress Test
2:43 What Actually Happens During the Test
4:00 Who Needs Extra Monitoring?
5:35 Decoding Your Results
8:21 Why Feeling Fine Isn't Enough
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call (https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call)
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com (https://melaninmaternity.com)
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com (www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com)
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com (melaninmaternity.com)
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0 (https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0)
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist (https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist)
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8 (https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8)
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn (http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn)
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
26 Oct 2026
53 | Think You're Safe After Birth? Why You Need To Watch For This
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Delivery is not the finish line. You can have normal blood pressure your entire pregnancy and still develop preeclampsia after your baby arrives, sometimes up to six weeks later. In this episode, we walk through the five warning signs of postpartum preeclampsia, including the one most moms never hear about: trouble breathing from fluid in the lungs.
You'll learn who is at higher risk (and why that risk for Black women is about systems, not biology), how to take your blood pressure correctly at home, the exact numbers that mean "call your provider" versus "act now," and what really happens if you have to come back to the hospital.
Timestamps
00:00 The Hidden Danger After Delivery
1:05 Delivery Is Not the Finish Line
3:11 Five Warning Signs to Watch For
5:28 Lessons from Recent Patient Cases
9:43 Taking Control of Your Health
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call (https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call)
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com (https://melaninmaternity.com)
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com (www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com)
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com (melaninmaternity.com)
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0 (https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0)
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist (https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist)
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8 (https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8)
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn (http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn)
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
19 Oct 2026
52 | Is Your Baby Moving Less? How to Know When It's Time to Worry
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Digital Birth Plan Builder (https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth-plan-builder)
Birth & Health Clarity Call (https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call)
Your baby was moving all morning, and now things feel quiet. Before you panic, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down exactly why fetal movement changes as pregnancy progresses — from running out of room near your due date, to sleep-wake cycles, to why nighttime often feels busier than the day. Then she gives you the ACOG-backed number that tells you when it's time to call your provider or head to labor and delivery, and why trusting yourself enough to make that call is one of the clearest forms of advocacy for you and your baby.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 Why movement feels different, not gone
01:34 The other normal reasons movement feels different
04:27 What to actually do — the number
06:54 Trusting yourself is advocacy
07:44 What happens next?
09:21 Outro & Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call (https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call)
**********************************************************
👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com (https://melaninmaternity.com)
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com (www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com)
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com (melaninmaternity.com)
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0 (https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0)
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist (https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist)
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8 (https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8)
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn (http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn)
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
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