Born at a Healthy Weight with Leah Hairston

What does it really mean for a Black child to be born at a healthy weight? In this episode, Dr.

Leah Austin is joined by doula and educator Leah Hairston to explore birth justice, Black maternal health, and the systems that shape the earliest moments of life. Together, they reimagine a world where Black babies are born into dignity, care, and love—and where Black mothers are heard, believed, and protected.