My journey in public health has taken me across the globe, from the rural villages of Rwanda and Kenya to the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. In every corner of the world, I saw the same truth: when you support a mother’s health and her mind, you stabilize an entire community.
I am global-minded but community-driven. While my experience has been shaped by international health systems, my heart is rooted right here in Alabama.
Behind the
Mission
Woman
Mahogany Reign was born from a realization that Black maternal and mental health in Alabama requires more than just clinical intervention; it requires a village. We are here to provide free pregnancy testing, perinatal mental health support, and empowerment through education. We are here to ensure that no mother walks the path of perinatal wellness alone, and that every parent, regardless of their circumstances, is seen, heard, and supported.
Mahogany Reign is the continuation of my life’s work: helping mothers REIGN in strength, dignity, and hope across generations.
Our Why
PMADs affect
1 in 5 women
— nearly
2 in 5 Black women.
Perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD)
"Baby Blues" vs Postpartum
Depression
is determined by severity, timing, and duration. Symptoms beyond 2 weeks postpartum is NOT "Baby Blues"
1 in 3 Black mothers
miss key first-trimester health screenings
when many pregnancy risks are first identified.
3 times
more likely
Black mothers in Alabama are
to receive "inadequate prenatal care"
Our Services
We bridge gaps in care, support perinatal mental health, and create spaces for connection and education. Our mission is simple yet powerful: when Black women are supported, generations thrive.
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Free Pregnancy Testing
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Free STD & HIV Testing
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Free Perinatal Mood Disorder Screenings
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Perinatal Support Groups
VISION
To improve maternal and child health outcomes across the African Diaspora using grassroots methods, cultural exchange, and an interdisciplinary community of Black maternal and child health advocates worldwide .
MISSION
To reduce disparities in maternal and child health outcomes among Black women by empowering communities with culturally relevant education, resources related to perinatal wellness, and collaborative safe spaces.