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Empowering Black Mothers with Insight , Support, & Real Stories
What Is Maternal Mental Health — and Why Therapy Changes Everything for Mothers
Does Insurance or Medicaid Cover Birth & Postpartum Doula Services? Here’s What You Need to Know
Learn what states allow insurance and Medicaid to cover birth and postpartum doulas.
Motherhood & Mental Health: Brittney Scott’s Journey of Depression During Pregnancy
Pregnancy and motherhood can bring immense joy, but for many mothers—like Brittney Scott—it also brings unexpected mental health struggles. Despite being a licensed therapist, Brittney didn't recognize her severe depression during pregnancy until much later. Between battling hyperemesis gravidarum and experiencing vanishing twin syndrome, her focus remained on her physical health, causing her to overlook the deep emotional toll she was facing. In this powerful story, Brittney opens up about intrusive thoughts, medical dismissal, and the importance of finding support—reminding all mothers that they are not alone in their struggles.
Read Brittney’s journey through pregnancy depression, healing, and the power of sharing our stories.
From the Founder: Why I Created The Mama Wellness Foundation
When I founded The Mama Wellness Foundation, it wasn’t just a professional endeavor—it was a deeply personal calling. After experiencing postpartum depression myself and being told that “strong Black women always get through it,” I carried shame for needing help. But therapy saved my life. It gave me space to process my trauma, reconnect with the people who truly cared, and rediscover myself as a mother and a woman. That healing journey became the catalyst for this foundation. I created The Mama Wellness Foundation so that other Black mothers wouldn’t have to suffer in silence like I once did. We exist to provide the culturally affirming, compassionate care that every mother deserves—because your mental health matters, your story matters, and you are not alone.
