Christian Peoples lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her two children, both of whom have been diagnosed with autism. All three of them rely on Medicaid to access health care coverage, which has been an immense help through tough times. “It’s amazing to know that you have the resources to get through some things that […]
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Tomeka James Issac, North Carolina
In 2017 Tomeka James Isaac was pregnant with her first and only son, Jace. At 40 years old, she was told very early that she would be at a high risk for pre-eclampsia, but so far, Tomeka’s pregnancy was going well. At 34 weeks however, at a regular obstetrician appointment, she was told her son […]
Kea Dupree, Washington D.C.
After supporting a friend through a natural birth, Kea knew that was the birth plan she wanted when she became pregnant with her first child. But when she expressed this to an obstetrician (OB) she was laughed at and dismissed. “I knew I wanted a natural birth. When I went to my first OB appointment, […]
Tamara Hamilton, Colorado
On March 21, Tamara Hamilton’s 18-month-old grandson started having a small cough. Two days later, March 23, Tucker had a fever of 101.5. Tamara and her daughter, Lillian, called his pediatrician’s office, and they set up a tele-health appointment for the same day. Based on Tucker’s history with lung problems, and based on his symptoms, […]