Our Story

Our Mommie Village exists to ensure all mothers have access to the support and services they need to be well from birth through postpartum recovery. In the 1960s, Founder Shyana Broughton's grandmother faced a heartbreaking tragedy that has shaped our mission today. After losing her baby, she was met not with compassion but with judgment and indifference from a healthcare system that failed to recognize her pain as a human experience. Instead of being supported in her grief, she was treated unfairly, her voice silenced by biases that deemed her less worthy of care. This experience reflects a broader, systemic issue where Black women’s pain is often dismissed, leading to preventable losses and a lack of adequate support.

Our Vision

Our Mommie Village serves as a hub of resources and services that aid in healthy recovery and a smooth transition into motherhood. The sad reality of our healthcare system is that Black and Brown mothers and their babies die at a disproportionate rate than white moms and babies. Our Mommie Village is addressing these mostly preventable deaths by providing a more holistic approach to prenatal care and beyond. We create an environment where Moms can thrive through group support and one on one coaching and support. We strive to educate and empower mothers and families during what is most often the greatest transition and change in their lives! Learn more about our story and vision from our mention in the Washington Post.

Meet Our Founder Shyana

Shyana Broughton has worked with children and families for over fifteen years. She has always had a passion for birth since she was very young. It wasn't until the birth of her daughter did she find her place in the world fighting for birth equity for all. What began through experiencing her own children's births, Shyana has built a strong community of mothers and families, filling a void in the prenatal and postpartum care systems in Buffalo, New York.