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Welcome to the blog, here you will find a lot of information about birth, pregnancy, fertility, real stories, days we commemorate, among many other topics. If any of them you feel important to share, please feel free to tag us as @bebomiainc or #LearnWithBeboMia.

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Karima Pettigrew Fall 2020 Queers for Queer Care Award Winner

Jan 5, 2021
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Last Updated on January 5, 2021 by Natasha   About me! My name is Karima Pettigrew. I’m a 32-year-old fraternal twin from Newark, Delaware. I love to sing and play guitar, as well as spending most of my spare time writing books. I was raised by a deaf single parent and I’m fluent in ASL.…

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Kristie McCollom – Fall 2020 BIPOC Doula Journey Bursary Recipient

Dec 18, 2020
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Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Natasha   Being a bebo mia scholarship recipient has literally changed my life and the way I look at the possibilities that it has given me. When I applied for the scholarship the first time, (yes! I applied TWICE!), I honestly wasn’t TRULY ready for it. But after…

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Liana Davis & Yajaira Rivera Fall 2020 Birth Justice Award Winners

Dec 18, 2020
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Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Natasha   We are Yoni Luminosa!  Our names are Liana Davis (she/her) and Yajaira Rivera (she/her), hearing person and Deaf person respectively.    Yajaira: My fiance and I here in San Antonio TX and our parents and siblings live in Puerto Rico. I am deaf and when we…

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Jessie Escalante – Fall 2020 Intersectional or Bust Award Winner

Dec 17, 2020
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Last Updated on December 17, 2020 by Natasha   So, let’s see… a little about ME, hmmm where do I begin?! I guess my name is a good starting point… Hi! I’m Jessie Escalante and yes that is my maiden name! (You would be surprised how often I get asked that) To help your curious…

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Bekirah Ross Fall 2020 Philanthropy Award Winner

Dec 16, 2020
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Last Updated on December 16, 2020 by Natasha   Greetings, everyone! My name is Bekirah, but I am called Cette. When asked where I’m from, as a nomadic woman, my response is usually “I’m from everywhere”. I am a pole dance performer, a pole dance/fitness instructor, and I study foreign languages. I served eight years…

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Ariana Lazo – Be Brave Award Winner Spring 2020

Jul 11, 2020
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Last Updated on July 11, 2020 by Natasha Hello, hello! It is an honor to be the recipient of the bebo mia’s Be Brave Scholarship Award! My name is Ariana Lazo. My family and I are from Colorado, USA. It’s my husband, our four children and myself. We are a pretty close bunch, and enjoy…

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Brianna Bee Philanthropy Award Winner Spring 2020

Jun 21, 2020
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Last Updated on June 21, 2020 by Natasha Hello, friends! My name is Brianna. I am a 27 year old single woman living in South Florida with my adorable dog, Freddie. I am currently studying to become a licensed massage therapist alongside starting the training to become a doula. Prior to starting this journey, I’ve…

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Velvet Fuller Black Women Birthing Justice Scholarship Winner Spring 2020

Jun 21, 2020
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Last Updated on June 21, 2020 by Natasha     My name is Velvet, I’m a 25 year old mother of three adorable kids. I’m from Louisiana. I love music and being creative through arts and crafts. I like to do lots of family activities because I am on mommy duties 24/7 lol. I’m passionate…

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Dy’Ana Turner BIPOC Doula Journey Bursary Winner Spring 2020

Jun 21, 2020
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Last Updated on June 21, 2020 by Natasha   My name is Dy’Ana Turner; I am the single mom of an amazing 5 year old and a veteran of the U.S. Army. I currently reside in Houston, TX but I’m from Richmond, CA. Community is the backbone of our cities, the closest gathered union next…

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Trina Lathlin – The Birth Justice Scholarship Winner Spring 2020

Jun 21, 2020
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Last Updated on June 21, 2020 by Natasha     tansi, Trina nitsiyihkâson Hello, my name is Trina I am a Swampy Cree woman with my maternal family originating from Treaty 5 territory but I was born and raised on Treaty 4 land in Saskatchewan, Canada. Acknowledging the land I live and work on is…

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