Melanin Mothers Meet: Online Postpartum Pop-Up: After Baby, Now What?
M3’ s postpartum pop up happens every 3rd Monday from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm EST. Conceiving, pregnant, postpartum & experienced Melanin Moms. Relatable Birth-workers- midwives, (doulas), etc., are encouraged to attend. Our stories matter. Our mental health matters. The truth is, we need each other.
Postpartum Empowerment Strategist:
Mama Yata
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of high-stress postpartum life or simply looking for tools to feel more empowered, Mama Yata offers personalized sessions designed just for moms like you. Together, creating a plan to help you heal, grow, and thrive-- on your terms.
M3 Updates
Jan
2025
Survey Results for Maternal Health Survey 2024
Presented by:
Maternal Mental Health Survey 2024
📢 The Results Are In! 🌟
We’re excited to share the findings from our 2024 Maternal Health Survey! Tallahassee, Florida residents offer insights into the needs and challenges faced by Black birthing people, and opportunities to make their experiences better.
✨ View the full infographic and explore the results below!
Balancing Being Baba: To Father Is To Go Further
17
July
2024
Online
This workshop is especially for males or anyone seeking to support them on their journey to and through manhood.
Virtual Meeting
12pm - 1pm
Fatherhood
Our Services/Programs
We provide training, coaching, and consulting to help African American women/mothers have healthy pregnancies, postpartum care, and successful breastfeeding experiences.
Our services are available for individuals, groups, and corporations.
About Us
Being a mother can be overwhelming, especially after the birth of a baby. Taking care of a new baby requires constant attention and can be intense for the entire household, especially with multiple children.
M3 offers a postpartum care task force for mothers in this stage to help alleviate stress, depression, and/or fear by providing assistance in cooking, childcare, cleaning and conversation.
Don't have any children yet? No problem, we still need your help! Need volunteer hours? M3 would love to connect with you! Ask us how!
Principles of Problem Solving POPS
The POPS program is a transformative initiative that equips participants with essential life skills and problem solving techniques centered around Social Emotional Learning.
The program includes an Activity Book that focuses on 7 principles that can be exercised in engaging workshops, activities and classes suitable for all ages.
Melanin Mothers Meet Team Members
"If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together."
Dykibra Gaskin,
MS, RD, LD/N, CBS
She has over 14 years’
experience as a Pediatric Dietitian and 10 years’ experience as a breastfeeding counselor.
In 2021 she became an IBCLC and in May of 2022, she will be moving to a full-time
position at Tallahassee Memorial as a Pediatric Dietitian. She has been married for 15
years to her college sweetheart and they are the parents of 2 beautiful daughters ages 7
and 3, both breastfed over 3 years each.
Instagram:
@breastfeeding4Real
Dr. Amandla Haynes
Dr. Haynes is an advocate for the BIPOC birth community, supporting efforts to improve birth outcomes and reduce health inequities. In her volunteer roles, she serves as chair of the Awareness Workgroup of the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative, Advisor for the Sister Friends Tallahassee Birthing Project, and Board Member and Health Educator for the Melanin Mothers Meet Postpartum Support Program. At her core, Dr. Haynes is a holistic healer, wife, mother, mentor, an active local and international community member, a bilingual travel guide, and a lover of food and culture.
Instagram:
@niatraveltours_amandla
Re'Shaun Blake
Re’Shaun Blake is an up and coming trailblazer in the homeschool, academic, and local community.
She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a major in Early Childhood Education. She was recently admitted into a doctoral program where she plans to earn her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a major in Reading Education and Language Arts.
In addition to being a graduate student, Re’Shaun is a preschool consultant, private tutor, and owner of O.U.R. Educational Enterprise, a company dedicated to producing culturally-rich, high-quality curriculum material.
Instagram:
@ofuniqueroots
Camille Lewis
Camille Lewis is an experienced educator and community advocate, she is the creator of Earth’s Garden. Earth’s Garden is a garden maintenance and installation company that is committed to empowering families and individuals with the knowledge and tools to grow their own food.
Her passions include urban farming and providing gardening education and resources to local children. It is her hope that through education, a positive impact can be made in the community.
Instagram:
@Earthsgardenllc
Chauntee Howard
Tallahassee native - DONA trained Birth Doula - Homebirth and Breastfeeding Advocate - Mom of 2
Having successfully given birth to both of her daughters at home, Chaunteé discovered the need for higher quality care for melanated wombmen transitioning into motherhood. As a birth doula and breastfeeding advocate, her objective is to empower and embrace through continued education, expansion of conversation, and supporting melanin mothers to ensure positive birth experiences.
Instagram:
@numoondoula
Christina Compere Minor
Hello, my name is Christina Compere Minor.
I am a mom, wife and lover of promoting greatness! Delivering fresh ideas as an online producer and social media manager for small businesses or non-profit organizations is the highlight of my life.
Instagram:
@ccmediamogul
Ani-Ra Kala Ɔyere
(Ariane L. Randolph)
I am Ani-Ra Kala Ɔyere (Ariane L. Randolph). I am the seed of my Ancestral Mother’s calabash, mother of 7 beautiful children, and wife of 16 years. I am the author of the Melanoid Breastmilk ~ a book that advocates for breastfeeding in the Afrikan=Black Family, by any means necessary; and my purpose is to help families transform their lives through Revolutionary Impact!
Instagram:
@melanoidbreastmilk
Melanin Mothers Meet: Testimonials
A word from our founder and others who have been influenced by M3!
Founder: Trishay
(Mama Yata)
Nana, The Alley Shoppe
Professor Iyanu, FAMU
Melanie, Tallahassee, FL
Chauntee, Tampa, FL
Re'Shaun, Tallahassee, FL
Wallisha, Tallahassee, FL
-Queen Taese, Founder/CEO of Liberated Black Homeschool & Education Institute
Sherraine, Jacksonville, FL
Reflections: Melanin Mothers Meet M3
Accountable • Responsible • Inspirational
M3 holds each other accountable so it can expand into our communities.
M3 will beat the odds, fighting not only to bring our mothers together, but our children and fathers.
M3 encourages you to keep your eyes on the road ahead, while comprehending the road behind you.