Building the Maternal Health System Black Families Deserve
Nzingha Maternal Health walks alongside communities as a trusted partner in the journey toward reproductive justice and maternal health equity. With 25+ years of global public health experience, we bring accessible expertise that honors the wisdom already present in communities while supporting healing-centered transformation. Together, we bridge community knowledge with institutional change, ensuring that every voice is heard, every experience valued, and every step forward centers the full humanity and dignity of Black birthing people across the diaspora.
We partner with organizations and communities ready to create meaningful change in maternal health. Whether you're just beginning your equity journey or looking to deepen existing efforts, we meet you exactly where you are.
Together, we weave community wisdom with institutional knowledge, using reproductive justice principles, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive approaches that honor your unique context and goals. Our collaboration focuses on sustainable transformation that feels both authentic to your values and impactful for the communities you serve.
What We Do
Core Services
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Comprehensive analysis of institutional practices impacting maternal health equity
Development of evaluation frameworks centered on community experiences
Assessment of trauma-informed care implementation
Policy analysis through reproductive justice lens
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Reproductive justice education for healthcare providers and administrators
Trauma-informed care training for perinatal services
Cultural responsiveness and anti-racism education
Leadership development for health equity champions
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Community-based participatory research design
Intervention development using intersectional frameworks
Grant writing and funding strategy development
Publication and dissemination support
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Organizational transformation roadmaps
Policy analysis and recommendation development
Coalition building and partnership development
Advocacy strategy and campaign development
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Trauma-responsive training for sexual and reproductive health practitioners and clinicians
Medical consent strategies for sexual abuse survivors
Somatic sexology workshops and lectures focusing on pleasure as reproductive justice
Authentic consent and embodiment practice facilitation
Erotic embodiment coaching and trauma-informed intimacy support
Sexual liberation integration within reproductive justice frameworks
Holistic wellness approaches connecting body, pleasure, and healing
About Inas Khalidah Mahdi, DrPH(c)
Nzingha Maternal Health walks alongside communities as a trusted partner in the journey toward reproductive justice and maternal health equity. With 25+ years of global public health experience, we bring accessible expertise that honors the wisdom already present in communities while supporting healing-centered transformation. Together, we bridge community knowledge with institutional change, ensuring that every voice is heard, every experience valued, and every step forward centers the full humanity and dignity of Black birthing people across the diaspora.
