Midwife Bennie McGuire is remembered as one of the steadfast “granny midwives” whose work anchored Black maternal care in the rural South during the early to mid-20th century. Trained through apprenticeship rather than formal schooling, she learned to read bodies, weather, and circumstance with an instinct shaped by generations of midwives before her. Bennie traveled long dirt roads by foot, wagon, or borrowed car, arriving at homes with her trusted satchel, a calm voice, and a reputation for never losing her composure in a crisis. Families recalled her firm but gentle guidance during labor, her skill in managing complications with limited resources, and the way she stayed after a birth to ensure both mother and baby were thriving. At a time when hospitals often excluded or mistreated Black families, Bennie McGuire’s work provided safe, culturally grounded care and unwavering support, making her a pillar of community health and a guardian of an enduring midwifery tradition.

A spacious and trendy tote bag to help you carry around everything that matters.

• 100% polyester
• Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (39 × 39 cm)
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)
• Maximum weight limit: 44lbs (20 kg)
• Dual handles made from 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Handle length: 26″ (67 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
• The handles can slightly differ depending on the fulfillment location

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!