Hey!!

Is anyone on here a Black birth worker or know one?

For my research, I am seeking to interview as many Black midwives (and other Blk birth workers, but midwifery is the central focus) as possible and get connected to birthing centers employing Black birth workers, esp. in the US South.

If you are/someone you know is interested, pls DM me! Thanks for reading!

*pls boost!!*

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Help devi continue their education in birthwork. They are a wonderful person, and we need caring people like them in this type of work. The course they need on lactation education is almost $1000 (ridiculous, this knowledge should be free, and we live in a society or whatever). Any amounts and boosts help, so thank you.

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Registration: SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training will take place in Richmond, VA June 15-18, 2023. The training will be taught by the founder and legendary midwife Shafia M Monroe, DEM, CDT, MPH.

https://smcdoulas.com/courses/june-15-18-2023/?mc_cid=f1e3d3a581&mc_eid=879998deb8

#doula #birthwork #midwife #birthjustice

In-Person Doula Training: June 15- 18, 2023 - SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC

SMC In-Person Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training in Richmond, VA from June 15-18, 2023. A four 4-day (32 hours) training for dual certification as a labor and postpartum doula. SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training was created in 2002 to train doulas in the legacy of the 20th Century African American midwife

SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC

Today I spent time with one of my old doula clients. Hers was one of the most beautiful births I have supported. The landscape of her happiness is changing and we talked about transition while her little bean fell asleep to the sound of the waves on West Bay beach. The sea bought her solace. I loved today.

#BirthWork #BirthKeeper #StrongWomen #WestBay

I finally got around to reading a book my #doula trainer gave us all back in 2017, since she was included in it (it's a collection of advice to new doulas). While she as a teacher used gender inclusive terms throughout, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that this book was overwhelmingly written by women who think only women do #birthwork or can give birth. Some definitely feel blatantly TERFy as well. Kinda wishing I hadn't read it now, honestly. :/