NATAL

In our season finale, we pass the microphone to U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) and re... more

We pass the microphone to Jenice Fountain, executive director of the Yellowhammer Fund, an... more

Season Three continues with new episodes next week. In the meantime, let us know what you ... more

We pass the microphone to physician-activist Dr. Jamila Perritt and movement lawyer Yveka ... more

In our season premiere, we pass the microphone to two prolific reproductive justice organi... more

NATAL returns Thursday, November 14.

We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are bu... more

Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork. Fo... more

The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone. ... more

The babies are coming.  For more on birth plans, [listen to our NPR Life Kit episode] (htt... more

From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregna... more

Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve. For trans... more

Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant. Guests feature... more

Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her o... more

Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in th... more

The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies. For transcripts ... more

Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective.  Learn more about ABC members [... more

Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home.... more