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Kaytura Felix is a maternal health researcher, storyteller, and expert dedicated to advancing conversations around birth equity, community care, and the experiences of Black birthing people and families. Through her research and work with Black Birthing Futures, Kaytura explores the systems, narratives, and practices that shape maternal health outcomes while highlighting the voices of those most impacted. She brings a thoughtful, research-informed, and engaging perspective to conferences, webinars, panels, and organizational events focused on maternal health, reproductive justice, and creating more equitable care systems.

Kaytura is also the host and executive producer of Deep Care Podcast, a podcast about the Black community midwives transforming Black families and futures. Through conversations with midwives, birth workers, researchers, and families, Deep Care highlights the importance of community, informed choices, and compassionate care in transforming maternal health.

Want to see Kaytura in action? Here are some of her media clips!

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View fullsize Join Kaytura on 7/23 for ACNJ’s session on Supporting Young Families: A Holistic Approach to Parenting, Education and Opportunity! Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) monthly 10:30 AM Call focuses on maternal and infant health across N
View fullsize Choosing a community midwife or a home birth often means navigating the fears and misconceptions of the generation before us. But our research shows that when family members are invited into the midwifery care space, healing happens. Swipe to read w
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View fullsize Our Community Spotlights return! Today, we’re highlighting Back In Our Hands, an upcoming Black-led birthing hub in Trenton, NJ! They are devoted to improving birth outcomes for Black mothers and infants by providing access to culturally congru
View fullsize Join Kaytura on 7/15 for a solutions-focused conversation on maternal health outcomes with Word in Black! As part of Word In Black’s ongoing reporting on maternal health, health correspondent Jennifer Porter Gore will lead a discussion with me
View fullsize Collaboration is Key! Deep Care was featured on Slate Magazine’s parenting podcast, Care and Feeding! Listen to Episode 5, Postpartum is Forever, featuring @midwife_kim_onile and @joyas.lil.yoga over on their podcast along with the wonderful c
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View fullsize The Work Continues! Honoring the legacy of Black midwives past, we look to the future! Here’s what modern midwifery looks like in practice, featuring Midwives Asasiya Wilson, Kim Homer, Kim Onile, Kimberly Durdin, Ezinne Dawson, and Sheila Simm
View fullsize Last week, our host Kaytura Felix was on NPR’s 1A, a national program exploring major news stories! She was discussing the potential of Black community midwifery as a solution to the Black maternal mortality crisis with midwife Asasiya Wilson
View fullsize Did you know that midwifery care and practices can make births healthier? When midwifery integration and education are prioritized, birthing families report significantly healthier outcomes, including lower intervention rates, feeling psychological

Listen to Deep Care on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your podcasts.

Visit Black Birthing Futures website to learn more on Deep Care Podcast and Kaytura’s work in the black maternal health field.