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Surviving the Season A Retro Holiday Guide for Those Still Navigating Family, Faith, and Fertility

They want us to go back to the good ole days. But we remember who it was never built for. Check out season of survival- for those dealing with infertility, IVF and all of the things….

Been Told to Just Pray About Having Kids? This Saturday: A space where you don't have to explain.

Been told to just pray about having kids?
This Saturday in Jersey City—a space where you don't have to explain. Sound healing, therapists, doulas, lunch, community.
For anyone navigating infertility, IVF, loss, postpartum, or just thinking about it. oshungriot.com/rsvp

Love in the Trenches: The Modern Partner's Survival Guide Because surviving infertility means learning how to love through the hard parts.

Cause love and infertility don’t always rock with each other…

The Many Forms of Healing Healing isn’t just about medicine. It’s ritual, reflection, and community, from storytelling to care boxes to our first gathering.

Just saw the first Christmas tree.
We know what’s next: matching pajamas, baby announcements, and nosey aunties with too many questions. If you’re TTC, in IVF, or dealing with infertility or loss, this one’s for you.

Dec 6 in Jersey City, NJ a healing party that doesn’t force you to heal. Deets👇🏾

The Scariest Thing This Halloween Isn't a Costume Why 42 million Americans losing food benefits tomorrow is a fertility issue too

42 million people are about to lose SNAP benefits tomorrow. 16 million of them are kids.
You can't talk about infertility without talking about food insecurity. Both are about a system that abandons people at their most vulnerable.
This Halloween, the real villains are in power.

Infertility hits harder from the margins. I built an app for us...for the people fertility platforms forgot..Or sidelined...For Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous folks. For those of us who are queer, single, or just confused. Oshun Griot is now live on iOS + Android. www.oshungriot.com

Earth Day isn’t just about trees.
It’s about fibroids, endo, and infertility in communities breathing in pollution.
I’m telling that story in Infertile Ground.
And I built Oshun Griot to hold space for us.
#EarthDay #OshunGriot #ReproductiveJustice

I used to think I was the only Black woman in the world dealing with infertility. Then I started to look around — and realized our stories were everywhere. Even on our TVs.This Jeffersons clip made my heart drop. Weezy always reminded me of my grandma. #BlackInfertilityMatters #OshunGriot

🎥 Infertility shows up in Black film and television — sometimes tender, sometimes true, sometimes not enough. From The Best Man Holiday to Being Mary Jane, these stories matter. Which one hit home for you? What’s missing from the screen?
💬 Drop a comment. Let’s talk about it.#OshunGriot

IVF gave some us our babies, our second chances, our joy. We’re grateful for every voice defending it — but what we need isn’t a Fertilization President. We need care that sees all of us.#FertilityIsOurs#OshunGriot#IVFWhileBlack#FertilityJustice#InfertilityAwareness#NationalScienceAppreciationDay

Endometriosis isn’t just pain—it can mean infertility, years of silent suffering, and trauma that too many doctors overlook or dismiss. Infertility isn't just a side effect; for many of us, it's the main story. Oshun Griot sees your pain clearly and stands with you.
#EndometriosisAwareness

Endometriosis isn’t just pain—it can mean infertility, years of silent suffering, and trauma that too many doctors overlook or dismiss. Infertility isn't just a side effect; for many of us, it's the main story. Oshun Griot sees your pain clearly and stands with you.
#EndometriosisAwareness

Join the Community — Oshun Griot Oshun Griot is a space designed for you by people who understand your journey. In joining Oshun Griot, you get: Access to the Oshun Griot App, Bi-Weekly Newsletters, On-Demand Fertility Content, and…

Infertility can feel like winter. But spring always comes. 🌱
Oshun Griot—the first infertility platform for people of color—launches this April.
We’re not an afterthought. We’re the center.
“After winter, must come spring. Change, it comes eventually.” – Lauryn Hill
oshungriot.com/join-oshun-griot

After IVF nightmares, patients have few protections An NBC News analysis found hundreds of lawsuits over a five-year period alleging that embryos were lost, destroyed or swapped by fertility clinics or companies.

This is my ivf nightmare and why I’m (irrationally)obsessed about whether or not my kids look like me. www.nbcnews.com/health/women...

💜 Have you ever had to ‘prove’ infertility is real to your family? Let’s talk in the comments...

Black Fertility Matters. 🖤
Our newsletter provides expert-led content on infertility, reproductive health, and wellness—all designed for POC. Join our community.
#HealthEquity #FertilityForPOC #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC #BlackFertilityHealth #FertilityNoir

#Booksky do you have any recommendations on great reads that talk about fertility from the #POC perspective? Our Editorial Team would love to hear your thoughts!

#FamilyPlanning #BlackFamilies #HealthEquity #FertilityForPOC #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC #BlackFertilityHealth #FertilityNoir

IVF and Trump: The Orchestrated Chaos Continues What Does Trump’s Executive Order on IVF Really Mean for Black Women and POC?

Studies show disparities in #IVF success rates for #BlackWomen, highlighting the need for equitable healthcare. Our recent newsletter dives deep into a simple question:

What does Trump’s EO on IVF mean for #POC?

#IVFAccess#BlackHealthMatters #FamilyPlanning #FertilityRights #HealthEquity #TTC

Read more in our latest newsletter.
newsletter.oshungriot.com/p/the-costs-...

#BlackHealthMatters #FamilyPlanning #BlackFamilies #HealthEquity #FertilityForPOC #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC #BlackFertilityHealth #FertilityNoir #Oshun Griot

Thinking about #IVF? Since folks of color, in particular, are often already behind their white counterparts financially, we talked to a financial therapist for tips on how to get started. From starting a fertility fund to avoiding panic-driven money moves, she shares the smartest ways to prepare.

Our latest newsletter discusses budgeting for fertility treatments without breaking the bank.

#BlackHealthMatters #FamilyPlanning #BlackFamilies #HealthEquity #FertilityForPOC #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC #BlackFertilityHealth #FertilityNoir

💰 #IVF is expensive—like $12K to $25K per cycle expensive. And for many Black & Brown families already facing financial disparities, that cost can feel impossible. So, how do you even begin to plan for fertility treatments in today’s shaky economy?

IVF and Trump: The Orchestrated Chaos Continues What Does Trump’s Executive Order on IVF Really Mean for Black Women and POC?

Our recent newsletter dives deep into this topic.

#IVFAccess #ReproductiveJustice #BlackHealthMatters #FamilyPlanning #FertilityRights #InclusiveHealthcare #BlackFamilies #HealthEquity #POC #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC

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Studies show disparities in #IVF success rates for Black women, highlighting the need for equitable healthcare. Ensuring that policies support reproductive justice for people of color is vital for promoting fertility rights and improving family planning outcomes.

The Oshun Griot Newsletter Creating community for people of color navigating fertility.

In a time of uncertainty surrounding #reproductiverights, community is more important than ever.

Our newsletter brings expert insights, personal anecdotes, and the latest resources to your inbox, covering everything from #fertility health to reproductive justice updates. Sign up 🗞️

Two Hundred and Five Weeks Left to Go We’re almost 3 weeks into Trump's term. It’s Black History Month. And the Resistance is coming back to life (maybe). What does all of that mean for your fertility journey?

We spoke with Dorianne Mason at the @nwlc.org about how policy shifts might impact your fertility journey. The reality? These decisions go beyond IVF access. They shape the healthcare landscape for everyone.

You can read our conversation in our latest newsletter. 🗞️

We’re three weeks into the new administration, and reproductive rights are already in flux. With RFK Jr. up for HHS Secretary, access to IVF and fertility care could face new obstacles—especially for Black and brown communities.

#CaliforniaFires #FertilitySupport #FertilityForPOC #OshunGriotCommunity
#OshunGriot #POCFertilitySupport #FertilitySupportPOC #TTC #BlackFertilityHealth

And if you want to do some reading into the future of a world with more wildfires and climate change, remember the works of Black sci-fi writer Octavia Butler, like Parable of the Sower. #Booksky

If you know of other resources that could help those affected, please share them in the comments. Let’s come together to support one another during this time. We’re holding you close in our thoughts. 💛