Oshun Griot App Brings Hope to Black Women on Their Fertility Journey
Launched in June 2025, Oshun Griot is the first infertility wellness platform made specifically for people of color. The app was founded by Reniqua Allen-Lamphere, a journalist, IVF survivor, and mother of two rainbow babies. After facing years of reproductive health struggles, she created the app to ensure other Black women don’t feel alone.
Named after the Yoruba goddess of fertility and love, Oshun Griot helps women of color find healing and connection during their most vulnerable moments. It offers culturally rooted support that is hard to find in mainstream spaces.
Founder Reniqua Allen-Lamphere Turns Her Pain Into Purpose
Allen-Lamphere began dealing with painful cramps and reproductive health issues at age 13. She later learned she had fibroids and endometriosis—conditions that deeply affect many Black women. Despite multiple hospital visits and surgeries, she was left with more questions than answers.
“I thought I was broken,” she told ESSENCE. “I felt like my uterus had long been broken, and it was continuing to fail me.” Years later, after facing infertility and failed IVF attempts, she realized how little support existed for women who looked like her. That realization led to Oshun Griot.
A Safe Space for Sharing Fertility Stories
Allen-Lamphere says the app’s name honors both African spirituality and storytelling. “For so long, our fertility stories weren’t told the way we would’ve wanted,” she explains. “This platform is designed to help us share our own stories because they’re powerful.”
Oshun Griot aims to break the silence around infertility. Many women of color feel shame and isolation when they face fertility issues. The app’s goal is to remove that stigma by creating a space of honesty, empathy, and care.
Not Just an App — A Community Rooted in Culture
Unlike typical fertility apps, Oshun Griot is more than a tracker or doctor directory. It features meditations, affirmations, and yoga practices rooted in cultural traditions. It also offers expert Q&As on issues like fibroids, PCOS, and medical bias.
Users can access personal stories from other people of color navigating similar challenges. The platform also supports partners and families, making it a full-circle wellness space for hopeful parents.
Healing Boxes and Expert Care from People Who Understand
To make the experience even more supportive, Oshun Griot offers healing boxes. These are sent to users during tough fertility moments like the two-week wait or after a failed cycle. The goal is to give people something tangible to hold onto—comfort they can feel.
The app also features an all-star team of advisors, most of whom are people of color. These include Dr. Kecia Gaither (OBGYN), Dr. Ashley Elliott (therapist), Mel Douglas (yoga expert), and Namrata Rohack (fertility yoga educator).
Empowerment in Uncertain Times
As access to fertility care becomes more limited, Allen-Lamphere says the need for Oshun Griot is greater than ever. “It felt like a time when we needed something more,” she said. “Something that truly understands what we’re going through.”
Oshun Griot is now available on the App Store and Google Play. You can also visit their website for more details.
