Jennifer Silvera

BMIP Board Member

Jen is a mother of six, a birth doula, placenta specialist, former pediatric homecare nurse, student herbalist, and, most importantly, a student midwife pursuing certification as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). She began her journey as a doula in early 2016 and quickly immersed herself in the birth community, building strong connections and networks across South Jersey, where she was raised and started her family, as well as in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

In late 2017, Jen moved with her family to Northern Delaware and noticed significant differences in the local birth culture. Her passion for supporting Black mothers and families led her to become involved with Black Mothers In Power (BMIP), a grassroots organization dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes. Since 2020, Jen has served on BMIP's Executive Board, and she is currently the organization's President.

Why I Serve

“I serve on the Black Mothers In Power Executive Board because I want to help bring attention to the birth justice movement and help Delaware as a whole catch up with the surrounding states as far as maternal care & reproductive health goes.

I am not a Delaware native and have had children both outside of this state as well as within, and the difference in care, treatment, and my own comfort with providers is astonishing to say the least.

I got into birthwork to help empower birthing individuals and families, I became a part of BMIP to make the changes needed on a higher, more recognized, and more powerful level.”

- Jennifer Silvera, Board Member