Expecting Excellence

The 5 day guide for pregnant Black women
to feel safe, empowered, & ready forthe joy of giving birth

As excited as you are about your pregnancy, you're anxious because of everything you've heard about the Black maternal health crisis.Inside this short course you'll make a personalized plan that addresses your individual risk factors. You'll recruit a birth partner, ensure that they get it, and learn techniques to work through your concerns with your doctor. You'll understand what should be in place to keep you and your baby safe AND what to do if you're not getting the care you need.You won't be carrying these fears alone, and you won't feel in the dark about what good maternity care looks like. That means you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and get ready to meet your baby.

What if you didn’t have to wonder
if your doctor is neglecting you during pregnancy?With Expecting Excellence, you don’t need to second guess every appointment. You’ll learn exactly what excellent medical care looks like, and how to get it, in
just 5 days.

A $275 value

Tell me if this sounds like you:

You want to be excited about your pregnancy, but you’ve been bombarded with stories of Black women having terrifying childbirth experiences.You’re worried about becoming a statistic, and unsure if you can trust your medical team to take care of you.It’s zapping the joy out of your pregnancy, and you’re not sure how to cope.You wish your biggest worry was finding a childbirth class and a bassinet, but this whole process is scary and unknown.People tell you to hire a doula or consider a homebirth, but insurance doesn’t cover it and finding someone is another thing on your to do list. And how do you know that the doula will fix this?

What if you knew the risk factors & what your OB should be doing about them?
What if you could feel empowered and confident in your choices?

That's exactly why I created Expecting Excellence,
so that you can spend your pregnancy feeling strong and hopeful, rather than fearful, and have a doctor or midwife that you trust.

I want to make sure you get the care you deserve.

If you want to shift your perspective on
navigating the medical system as a Black woman
in less than a week,
here’s how to do it:

Currently priced at just $37

This is a program that will help you feel confident that you’re getting excellent pregnancy and postpartum care, in just 5 days.
I’ll show you:

  • How to make sure your birth partner knows how to actually support you

  • What the actual risks are for pregnant Black women

  • The safeguards that should be in place to protect you

  • How to identify quality pregnancy care, and work better with your doctor

  • What to do if, heaven forbid, something goes wrong

Right now, you’re second-guessing yourself every time a new ache or pain comes up that your doctor says is normal.You’re concerned that someone is missing something, and you or your baby will be overlooked.People ask you if you’ve made a birth plan, but you can’t think of that. You’re wondering if the hospital is even safe for you.

Imagine if you knew what signs and symptoms to look out for yourself.Imagine if you knew what was coming at each prenatal appointment, and what questions to ask.Imagine if you could stop worrying, and connect with your baby.You deserve to focus on things like planning your maternity leave, learning breathing techniques and buying a bassinet.You shouldn’t spend the rest of your pregnancy looking over your doctor’s shoulder.You can have a better pregnancy.
And this change can happen for you quickly- in just 5 days- with Expecting Excellence.

Hi, I’m Samantha Griffin, owner of DC Metro Maternity, a doula agency that serves primarily families of color.I’m a Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator with 10 years experience supporting families through pregnancy, labor and postpartum.Most of my clients are Black women, and I know the fears they have around the maternal health crisis in America. I keep them informed and show them how to advocate for themselves, and that’s exactly what I’m teaching in this program.I want to be sure that Black women around the country know what I know, and what my clients know. I want all of us to feel safe having our babies.

Praise for Samantha:

So what's included in Expecting Excellence?

Video lessons (worth $150!) that teach you:

  • How to choose your birth partner, & get the support you need from them

  • Risks Black women should be aware of, & symptoms your OBGYN or midwife should be looking for

  • The treatment you should expect & how to get more out of your prenatal appointments

  • The measures to take if you’re not getting the care you need

Plus:

  • The 3C method for you to better articulate what you need from your birth partner- $19

  • The Excellent Care Checklist that you can take with you to every OBs or midwife appointment and know what to expect from from pregnancy through postpartum- $19

  • Plan J, which gives the steps to holding providers accountable and advocating for yourself if necessary- $19

  • A resource guide for where to find information for Black families- $19

$275
Just $37 for a limited time

FAQs

Q: Is this a birth class?
A: No. This is information that isn’t covered in 99% of birth classes. I love teaching childbirth education, and I think EVERYONE should take a class. But sometimes when I teach, we get to the end of the class and a student (always Black) will still have a nagging question- “If anything goes wrong, what are the doctors going to do to keep me safe?” Expecting Excellence answers that question so you can USE the information in your birth class without fear.Q: I’m busy & near the end of my pregnancy. How long will this take?
A: The videos are all less than 30 minutes, and each information guide is designed to be consumed quickly. I don’t want you to drag this out any longer, or keep pushing it down your to-do list. And this is action that needs to be taken quickly! This class is designed to help you have conversations, and get your team and plan in place fast, so you can let go of this worry.Q: How long do I have access to this?
A: You have 1 year of access, so that you can use it from the start of your pregnancy through postpartum.

Q: Will this benefit me if I have a high-risk pregnancy?
A: Yes! Some of the conditions that make pregnancies high risk are explicitly covered in Expecting Excellence. And the tools that I recommend for talking to doctors can apply to your Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, OBGYN or any other doctor.

Q: I just want to trust my doctor. They should be the ones to take care of my safety. This is a bit much.
A: Yes. They should. And it is. Here’s the thing though- you're here because you're worried, and your doctor may not have the time or tools to calm those fears. Plus, many of us don’t know which doctor will be in the room, and you won’t know who your L&D nurses are until you get there. I’m going to help you learn how they think, what their procedures are, and how to get them on your team.Q: Is there really anything I can do? If it can happen to Serena and Beyonce, then I don’t stand a chance.
A: Serena and Beyonce have money and power, but at the end of the day what they needed most was good care. You can get that, and that’s what Expecting Excellence will help you do. I refuse to give up on the possibility of Black mothers giving birth without fear.Q: Is this going to tell me to switch to a homebirth?
A: No. Homebirth is a completely different conversation. If you’re high risk and need the hospital, you should have access to all the tools to keep you safe. And if giving birth at home is going to freak you out, that’s NOT a positive birth experience. This is about working with the hospital system, to feel safer within it.

Q: Is this just for Black women?
A: The information is specifically geared to Black women giving birth in the hospital, who are afraid after learning about the maternal health crisis in America. That said, I think better self-advocacy and knowing more about what to expect can help every pregnant person. Anyone is welcome to buy the class. If it’s not for you, tell a pregnant Black friend!

Q: This sounds too good to be true. How is it only $35?
A: This information is so important that I want to make sure it gets in more people’s hands. And between co-pays, birth classes, lactation consultants, carseats and saving for maternity leave, I know pregnancy is expensive. I want this to be an EASY YES, so you can move beyond these fears and get excited about your pregnancy. (For the record, while I'll never charge the full value for this, this an introductory discount, so get after it!)

Q: You mention partners, can I use this as a single mom?
A: Yes! The partner I mention isn’t necessarily a romantic partner/husband/wife/co-parent. In fact, they aren’t always the best choice! As a single mother, you’ll need to prepare your village and choosing and working with your birth partner is a great start. This program helps you do that.Q: I already have a doula. Will this benefit me?
A: I truly believe so. Doulas are amazing (of course, I’m biased). And having a doula is a great step- you’ll have someone familiar with the birth process who can look out for you. But I encourage all of my clients to speak up for themselves, and trust themselves and their (birth) partner too. This will give you vital information for times when your doula is not with you, like at an OB appointment. And you can talk to your doula about what you learn!

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Black women who have had health challenges and are anxious about how pregnancy will impact them.You’re doing everything you can to stay healthy and take care of your baby, and yourself. But it may feel like you can’t trust your body. Adding a layer of worry about if the medical professionals will dismiss you as a Black woman is a bit too much to handle on your own. Expecting Excellence will give you strategies to communicate with your healthcare team, know what to expect from them, and begin to trust your intuition again.

Black women who have heard about our maternal mortality rates, but don’t know exactly what to do with that information.Between the stories on the newsfeed, and people you know sharing their own pregnancy scares, it can feel overwhelming and take the celebration out of what should be a joyful time. By doing the work in Expecting Excellence, you’ll be taking action, and can put those fears to rest.

Black women who are patients of a large OB practice and don’t know all the doctors.Every appointment you’re seeing a new doctor, and it’s hard to get to know them all. You can’t predict if all of them will agree and you’re worried something will fall through the cracks. Expecting Excellence gives you a clear roadmap of what will happen at your appointments through the rest of pregnancy, and what your doctor will do in labor. You can know the process, and get back a sense of predictability.

Here’s how this works:

  • Click here to purchase Expecting Excellence.

  • Your login information will be sent right to your email inbox.

  • Get started start right away. Follow the videos and have 4 conversations so you can address these worries this week.

  • Use the resources available inside to plan the rest of your pregnancy.

Due to the digital nature of Expecting Excellence, there will be no refunds after purchase.

Imagine where you could be a month from now if you weren’t worried about worst case scenarios...

You could go into your next doctor’s appointment confident and speaking up for yourself.You could enjoy your birth class, and feel ready for labor.You celebrate at your baby shower, take gorgeous maternity photos and decorate your little one’s nursery.You could bond with your baby & trust that meeting them will be a day to look forward to.You could stop consulting Dr. Google and rest your mind.Now is the time to sign up!
You can feel better THIS WEEK!

Expecting ExcellenceThe 5 day guide for pregnant
Black women to feel safe, empowered, & ready for
the joy for giving birth.With Expecting Excellence, you don’t need to second guess every appointment.You’ll learn exactly what excellent medical care looks like,
and how to get it, in just 5 days.Get this $275 value for just $37.