Yolanda Shiphrah Kadima, a devoted mother, wife, IBCLC, and doula who helped deliver over 70 babies, tragically lost her life in July of 2020 due to preventable complications from a cesarean procedure that birthed her 6th and 7th children—her second set of twins. Survived by her husband and seven children, her passing sent shockwaves through her family and the community she so passionately served.

The Yolanda Shiphrah Kadima Foundation honors her legacy by supporting families impacted by maternal loss, amplifying awareness of Black maternal health disparities, and empowering birthworkers through culturally-rooted education and storytelling. We are revolutionizing how the world sees birth—using media, advocacy, and community to ensure every birth is seen, heard, and protected.

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