Black Babies Are at Higher Risk for SIDS. Here’s How to Protect Your Little One

Photo courtesy of Alexia Doubouya Alexia Doubouya, Founder of Cocolife.black, is a recognized authority on Black Maternal Health. After overcoming personal struggles with Perinatal and Postpartum Depression, grief, and workplace discrimination, she became a Certified Postpartum Doula and advocate for mothers and babies. With a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and certifications in Mental Health Awareness, Alexia empowers mothers, equips birth workers, and advocates for healthy childhood development. She also launched International Coco Mom Day and is a sought-after expert on health equity and childhood milestones, embracing the idea that it truly takes a village. Q: What inspired you to focus on addressing maternal health care disparities and the prevention of SIDS in Black communities through Coco Life? A: So about 13 years ago, when we embarked on this journey of creating a community to support moms, I encountered several stories through my personal relationships and then friends of friends. And those stories crossed over a few different stages in maternal health. They crossed over pregnancy, postpartum, and compassion families, mamas, and dads birthing people who experienced the loss of a child. We later expanded, and later, maybe a few months later, because of the experiences that were had by one...