Meet Dr. Chowa
Dr. Chowa is an emergency-trained physician, postpartum advocate, and founder of EMCare2U, a concierge medical practice specializing in personalized care. With a medical career rooted in compassion and advocacy, Dr. Chowa's mission is to transform the way mothers experience postpartum care and bridge the gaps in healthcare that leave families underserved.
To inspire hope and empower women through advocacy, education, and community to improve postpartum wellness.
MISSION
Dr. Phindile Erika Chowa isn’t just treating postpartum patients—she’s fighting a system that abandons them.
A Harvard-trained emergency medicine physician, Dr. Chowa founded EMCare2U after witnessing too many mothers suffer at the hands of a failing system. Their concerns dismissed. Their symptoms downplayed. Their rights undermined by policies designed to protect hospitals, not patients. And worst of all, they're pain ignored by a medical model that treats postpartum like an afterthought instead of a critical part of the birth process.
Her breaking point came when a new mom ignored for days despite life-threatening symptoms nearly slipped through the cracks. It took her back to her own life-altering struggle with postpartum depression. The silence. The stigma. The shame. She remembered the isolation of navigating it alone, afraid to speak up in a society that still refuses to name postpartum trauma for what it is: real, dangerous, and deeply human.
With EMCare2U, she’s rewriting the rules: in-home care that begins within days, not weeks. Mental health screenings. Breastfeeding support. Pelvic floor therapy. Personalized medical care wrapped in dignity and cultural competence. She’s built a new postpartum model that centers the mother not just the baby and insists that real care can’t be confined to a single six-week visit.
Dr. Chowa is also the author of What to Expect Next!, a groundbreaking guide that puts mothers in the driver’s seat of their postpartum experience, and the host of Fourth Trimester Voices, a podcast amplifying the unheard maternal health stories especially those of Black and marginalized women.
Her vision is bold: within ten years, her model of postpartum care will be the standard not the exception. The maternal mortality rate? Dropping, not rising. And new mothers everywhere will know what she tells each one of her patients: “You are not invisible. You are valued. Your healing matters. Your well-being isn’t just a benefit to your family—it’s a benefit to society. Motherhood should never feel like a death sentence. It is a birthright that must be protected, honored, and fiercely fought for.”
Inspiring Change in Postpartum Care and Beyond
Dr. Chowa delivers impactful talks on maternal health, healthcare disparities, mental health, and self-advocacy, empowering audiences to take action and drive change in healthcare.
Fourth Trimester Voices
Join Dr. Chowa as she delves into the often-overlooked fourth trimester, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of postpartum life. Through candid conversations with mothers, birth workers, and healthcare experts, Fourth Trimester Voices provides education, support, and advocacy for a healthier postpartum journey. Each episode empowers listeners with real stories, expert insights, and actionable advice to navigate this critical time with confidence.
What To Expect Next
What to Expect Next by Dr. Chowa is a comprehensive guide focused exclusively on supporting mothers through the postpartum period. Combining her professional medical expertise and personal experience, Dr. Chowa provides practical advice and emotional guidance on physical recovery, mental health, and self-care.
This guide empowers mothers to navigate the fourth trimester with confidence, helping them prioritize their well-being and embrace the support they deserve during this transformative time.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Book Dr. Chowa for Your Next Event
Dr. Chowa offers engaging and informative talks tailored to your audience's needs. Whether you're hosting a conference, workshop, or webinar, Dr. Chowa will inspire your attendees with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to improving postpartum care.