Every mother deserves compassionate healthcare. Water Angel, created by Nijla Mu’min in partnership with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, chronicles Jawny and Jamal's pregnancy journey, highlighting the critical disparities in maternal healthcare that disproportionately affect Black women.


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Rachel Hilson as Jawny and Jacob Romero as Jamal in the film “WATER ANGEL”

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Follow Jawny and Jamal in this powerful 14-minute film as they navigate the joy of expecting their first child, only to face devastating consequences when Jawny is denied critical medical care. A central theme of the film is obstetric violence—the mistreatment of women during childbirth—often fueled by medical racism in the U.S. healthcare system.


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Rachel Hilson as Jawny and Jacob Romero as Jamal in the film “WATER ANGEL”

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We all have a role to play in supporting mothers. Your story can help others feel less alone and push for the care every family deserves. Share the advice, resources, or words of encouragement that made a difference in your journey.


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Rachel Hilson as Jawny and Jacob Romero as Jamal in the film “WATER ANGEL”

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This comprehensive guide, created by the Southern Birth Justice Network, empowers expecting mothers everywhere with essential knowledge about obstetric violence, medical racism, and your sacred right to joyful births.


Learn your birthing rights, find the right healthcare providers, and discover what to do if those rights are violated.

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Rachel Hilson as Jawny in the film “WATER ANGEL”

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