Dara is a  freelance writer who covers maternal health, race and class issues in motherhood, and mental health. She shares the story of her third pregnancy, which was unplanned. We also grapple with questions about how motherhood changes your identity and work/life balance.

Dara's Recommended Books for Black History Month:

The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy

We Live for the We

Motherhood so White

Follow Dara:

Blog: http://www.trulytafakari.com/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dtafakari

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trulytafakari

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtafakari