Podcasts about ancient song doula services

Everyone should have access to safe, respectful, and dignified maternal care. The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country – and the crisis disproportionately affects women of color. On this week's episode of The Breakdown with @BethanyBraunSilva, we meet Chanel Porchia-Albert, the “visionary” creator of Ancient Song Doula Services (@ancientsong), and Jennie Joseph, founder of Commonsense Childbirth (@commonsensechildbirth), who has made it her life's mission to make sure that Black women feel empowered while giving birth. Listen to the conversation tomorrow! You can find all the links in our highlights. ➡️

The US, known for medical progress, is facing higher maternal mortality rates than almost any western country, and too many women don't get the birth experience they hoped for. Enter my guest, the amazing Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder of Ancient Song Doula Services, who is here to chat with us about breaking barriers and bringing doula care to everyone. Get ready to learn about doulas' impact on birth, bridging gaps in healthcare, and making sure all birthing people have the support they deserve. In this episode, Chanel opens up about how becoming a mother boosted her confidence as a birth activist, motivating her to empower others. She shares some fun details about her meeting with the VEEP, and we talk all about: What inspired Chanel to become a doula The importance of emotional, physical, and info support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum The wide range of support offered by full-spectrum doulas How doulas and midwives create a super support system for pregnant individuals, combining their strengths for a smoother birth journey Tips for finding affordable options for doula care and how to interview doulas to find the right fit for YOU. Chanel's take on universal policies for maternal healthcare The importance of finding joy in birth Thank you for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.avivaromm to join the conversation. Follow Chanel @chanel_porchia and check out her work at www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements   Practitioners - you can also learn how to create your own accounts at fullscript.com/practitioner-signup/AVIVA

The care we provide for mothers, helping them to feel seen and supported, not only changes the way they internalize their self worth, but the trajectory of the perceived value they internalize and pass along to their children.   Joining me in this episode is Chanel Porchia-Albert, the founder and Chief Executive Director of Ancient Song Doula Services and activist in the fight for birth equality for all, regardless of race, location, or socio economic status.   Together we'll help all expecting or soon-to-be expecting new parents know more about their options, learn what questions to ask of themselves and their doctors, and what exactly to consider to help them feel most cared for during their pregnancy and birth experience.     I want to hear from you! Send me a topic you want me to cover or a question you want answered on the show! ✨ DM me on Instagram at @securelyattachedpodcast or @drsarahbren ✨ Send an email to sarah@drsarahbren.com ✨ And check out drsarahbren.com for more parenting resources 

Our Guests: Chanel Porchia Albert, Ancient Song Doula Services; Linda Jones, Black Women Birthing Justice; Quatia Osorio, Urban Perinatal Education Center; Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, Frontline DoulasEpisode Description: The truth is, while we wait for the medical system to confront and change its dangerous practices, it's Black birth workers who are picking up the pieces of the infant and maternal health crisis. Doulas, midwives, and community workers punch the clock day in and day out to ensure we survive and thrive in our birthing experiences, but who's taking care of them? In this special roundtable discussion, Kimberly sits down with Black women doulas from around the country who are leading the charge for better compensation and representation on a legislative level all while trying to care for themselves and their fellow sisters in birth work. Pull up a seat. You don't want to miss this much needed conversation about the state of joy in Black birth work. Download Irth, the only app where you can find prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and pediatric reviews of care from Black and brown birthing people. Leave a review today to help inform and protect others! Search reviews to empower yourself. Learn more about having a safe and empowered birth by downloading the free ebook: Birth with Irth: A Mini-Manual to Pregnancy and Childbirth for Black People For Black breastfeeding resources, visit Black Breastfeeding Week, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA), and Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE).Catch up on episode extras from seasons 1 and 2 on BIRTHRIGHT'S YOUTUBE PAGE!Subscribe to be notified of new episode releases every Wednesday! Love Birthright? Leave a rating and review.Get full episode details and transcripts on www.BirthrightPodcast.com Join the movement for equity in birth and breastfeeding by supporting our Patreon account. As a member, you'll get access to exclusive bonus content, Birthright swag, and more! Follow Kimberly Seals Allers on Twitter on Instagram: @iamKSealsAllersBirthright is funded by the California Health Care Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ ALONG WITH THE SHOW, YOU CAN ACCESS THIS EPISODES TRANSCRIPTION BY CLICKING THIS LINK: . https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xcAJ18bhK9CdWPtzc5LEprMV4GuZ-br_KK7_pFArCA/edit . . Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist lesbian socialist organization active in Boston from 1974 to 1980. The Collective argued that both the white feminist movement and the Civil Rights Movement were not addressing their particular needs as women and, more specifically, as Black lesbians founded by Barbara Smith. . . Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw is an American Civil Rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory. She is a professor at the UCLA School of Law and Columbia Law School, where she specializes in race and gender issues. . . Reproductive justice is a critical, theoretical framework that was invented as a response to United States reproductive politics. The three core values of reproductive justice are the right to have a child, the right to not have a child, and the right to parent a child or children in safe and healthy environments. It is “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities,” according to SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, the first organization founded to build a reproductive justice movement. www.sistersong.net . . High risk pregnancy is one where a birthing person or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies. . . Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication where high blood pressure and high levels of protein in urine indicate kidney damage. There can also be weight gain and swelling in the legs due to water retention. It can be managed with oral or IV medications and requires weighing the risks of early delivery versus the risk of continued symptoms. . . Medicaid in the U.S. is a federal and state program that helps with healthcare costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care. www.medicaid.gov  . . WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant people, chestfeeding, and children under the age of five. . . The Bradley Method of natural childbirth is a method of natural childbirth developed in 1947 by Robert A. Bradley, M.D and popularized by his book, “Husband-Coached Childbirth” first published in 1965. The Bradley Method emphasizes that birth is a natural process. Mothers are encouraged to trust their body, and focus on diet and exercise throughout pregnancy; and it teaches couples to manage labor through deep breathing and the support of a partner or labor coach. . . NICU is a neonatal intensive care unit, also known as an intensive care nursery, is an intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. Neonatal refers to the first 28 days of life. . . Richmond Doula Project is a collective of full spectrum doulas in Richmond, Virginia offering support and education to people through all pregnancy outcomes, centering POC, LGBTQIA, and other underserved communities. www.doulaprojectrva.org  . . Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project is Virginia's grassroots abortion fund and seeks to further reproductive justice by providing practical and financial support for abortion services in Virgina and surrounding communities. RRFP strives to be a resource to the community by engaging in grassroots advocacy for the full spectrum of reproductive rights. www.rrfp.net  . . Ancient Song Doula Services is an international doula certifying organization founded in the fall of 2008 in Brooklyn, New York with the goal to offer quality doula services to women of color and low income families who otherwise would not be able to afford doula care and training a workforce of full spectrum doula to address health inequities within the communities they want to serve. www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com  . . Maven Clinic is a privately held New York, NY company that offers a telemedicine-based virtual clinic for women's and family health. www.mavenclinic.com  . . Gofundme is an American for profit crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from life events such as celebrations and graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents and illnesses. www.gofundme.com  . . Chestfeeding is  feeding your baby milk from your chest. It's often used as away for transgender and nonbinary parents to describe how they feed and nurture their babies. . . Lactation Happens is the first genderless chestfeeding class in Virginia created and taught by Aye J. . . The Afiya Center was established in response to the increasing disparities between HIV incidences worldwide and the extraordinary prevalence of HIV among Black womxn and girls in Texas. TAC is transforming the lives, health, and overall wellbeing of Black womxn and girls by providing refuge, education, and resources to ignite the communal voices of Black womxn resulting in our full achievement of reproductive freedom. www.theafiyacenter.org  . . Sister Song is a national activist organization dedicated to reproductive justice for women of color. www.sistersong.net  . . Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mama and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. www.blackmamasmatter.org  . . Find more of Aye J, find them at @the_do_you_doula on Instagram . . www.queerdoulanetwork.com . . www.spajourneys.com Journeyspa_ on Instagram . . Original Podcast Beat Produced Mixed & Engineered By: Info Black Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoblack_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/infoblack_​ . . DONATIONS: . Patreon.com/symbaluna Paypal: journeyspa12@gmail.com Cashapp: $symbaluna Venmo: @symbaluna

Join your host Annette Perel as she speaks with founder of Ancient Song Doula Services, Chanel Porcia .They discuss how Chanel is working to combat maternal mortality among African-American women in NYC and New Jersey, why serving the underserved is so important, and her own birth experience.This podcast is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show on Instagram (@clearbirthpodcast) or send an email to clearbirthpodcast@gmail.com.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you breastfeeding a toddler?Are you afraid your breastmilk turned to water after a year (because you read that on Facebook?)Are you worried your baby will not eat solids because you are still breastfeeding?Stop scrolling Facebook for information. We have it all right here in this episode.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!! You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Does breastmilk turn to water? [3:03]Making an informed decision and having the right information [5:27]How supply changes [9:02]Milk composition [11:29]Solids and breast milk changes [15:17]Starting solids? Breastfeed first [22:38]The longer you breastfeed = more benefit [25:46]Abby is still lactating [31:41] Today’s Shout Out is to Ancient Song Doula Services@ancientsong *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/milk-supply-after-6-months/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Radio description: Here's HMM's Catherine Rafferty with part 2 of a two part conversation with Tisha Graham and Esther Patterson of BirthNet, a Capital Region birth justice organization. Today, Esther and Tisha discuss their Black and Brown doula training program and hospital restrictions for doulas during the pandemic. Description: Birth Justice features interviews with birth workers, birthing people and activists around the topics of advocacy, equity, autonomy, and respect in childbearing and reproductive care. Today we’re joined by Tisha Graham and Esther Patterson, board members of BirthNet, a Capital Region birth justice organization whose mission is to eliminate the inequities in birth outcomes for all childbearing people and to ensure that all birthing families receive respectful and supportive maternity and infant care. Learn more at www.birthnewyork.org Learn more about the Black and Brown doula training program offered through Ancient Song Doula Services: https://www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com/

Have you ever wondered how to feel more embodied? Dance! Or get a reiki treatment or work with plants and so much more! Wow, So excited to share with you the chat with  Rochelle Jamila-artist, herbalist, doula, dancer, energy worker and mover, shaker, activist! It might be impossible to walk away from this conversation without numerous ideas for how to make a difference and enjoy your life and body more. As we were chatting Rochelle was bundled up in a blanket that her great great grandmother quilted. What have we inherited from our ancestors- both good and bad. How can we move forward in a way that is beneficial for future life on this planet? We discuss the magic of dance and how its power goes beyond any words and can drop us into our heart and our root chakra for deep healing and release. She is a full spectrum doula which includes work as a period  doula. What is a period doula you ask? Darling- stay tuned and you will discover that and much more!We also discuss herbalism and her work to create Heal the Land- ✨an oasis for BIPOC creation, education, cooperation & healing in the Deep South✨ I loved the energy of sitting with Rochelle as she is such a deep listener and thinker and is doing profound work to heal herself, the communities in which she dances and the land upon which she steps softly. Her work is truly a vision and inspiration and resonates with a loving elegance. We discuss reparations and creating more creative and enriching opportunities to connect with plants and the land especially for the BIPOC community. From www.daughterofthedelta.coBlessings! My name is Rochelle Jamila Wilbun. I am a Black doula, herbalist, Reiki practitioner and dancer based in Brooklyn hailing from Memphis, TN. I come from a long line of teachers, conjurers, caregivers, and earth tenders. Along my healing journey, I found Reiki, herbalism, and meditation as tools for wellness and transformation. I became a full spectrum doula in 2018 after learning about the maternal health crisis and wishing for better support and information during my own reproductive journey. I offer nonjudgmental support through reproductive transitions including birth, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and menstruation. Since 2017, I have studied plant healing with wise women herbalists in New York City and the South. I graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Dance and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. My art and healing practices are rooted in the legacy of radical Black artists, healers and the Mississippi delta. It is my heartfelt belief that wellness and spiritual alignment are all of our birthrights! A few shoutouts that came up in our conversation: Common Healing is an online learning cooperative rooted in radical healing and liberation.Heal With the Land! People can find out more about our mission here and donate to support our project here. Follow us on IG @healwiththelandHeal With the Land is planning a fundraiser of live IG events for 11/5-11/8. These events are free to all and include skill shares, performances, and workshops. If people are looking to support reproductive justice orgs: Ancient Song Doula Services in NYC and Sister Song in the deep South are both doing incredible birth and reproductive justice work Rochelle Jamila Links:People can learn more about Rochelle’ s healing and doula practices at daughterofthedelta.co and choreographic work at rochellejamila.com/choreographyThymelights:https://www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com/https://www.sistersong.net/https://medium.com/common-healing/an-emerging-southern-bipoc-farm-retreat-964ac6d9813https://www.gofundme.com/f/southern-bipoc-farm-retreat?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheethttps://www.commonhealing.org/story Thyme in the Studio links:https://www.patreon.com/thymeinthestudiohttps://www.instagram.com/thymeinthestudiopodcast/https://www.instagram.com/aida.zea.arts/https://www.facebook.com/groups/403582056803336/www.thymeinthestudio.comhttps://www.aidazea.comContact me: sara@aidazea.com Music by Aaron Travers!@aa.travers

In February, Naomi Jackson entered Mount Sinai Hospital to give birth to her son. But when the baby finally came, at her side were only her doula and her sister; the ob-gyn hadn't believed Jackson when, twenty minutes earlier, she had assured the doctor that the baby was coming soon. This was not the first time that Jackson's wishes and intuitions had been ignored during her pregnancy, or even during her labor. Only hours earlier, a nurse had upped her dosage of Pitocin shortly after Jackson had asked her to stop. But Jackson is not alone in experiencing such dismissiveness. Such treatment is typical of the care black mothers receive. They experience maternal complications and adverse outcomes at a shockingly high rate. Black babies today are substantially more likely to suffer infant mortality than white babies; the rate surpasses that recorded during slavery. And the dearth of black female medical professionals means that black women struggle to secure culturally responsive care, with its accompanying better outcomes. Black mothers—Jackson included—carry this heavy burden with them into labor. In this episode of the podcast, Naomi Jackson—an assistant professor of English at Rutgers University–Newark and the author of The Star Side of Bird Hill—reflects on her narrative essay in Harper's Magazine's September issue, “A Litany for Survival.” Jackson and host Violet Lucca discuss her reasons for sharing her birth story, the all too often dire experiences that black women have in the birthing room, and the multifarious sociocultural factors that prevent black women from receiving proper care even as awareness of these experiences grows. Resources for black mothers that were mentioned in the episode or are recommended by Jackson: Bronx Rebirth & Progress Collective - https://www.bxrebirth.org/ Black Mamas Matter Alliance - https://blackmamasmatter.org/ National Black Midwives Alliance - https://blackmidwivesalliance.org/ Jamaa Birth Village - https://jamaabirthvillage.org/ Ancient Song Doula Services - https://www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com/ Dr. Sara Whetstone, University of California, San Francisco - https://meded.ucsf.edu/people/sara-whetstone Dr. Deirdre Cooper-Owens, University of Lincoln, Nebraska & author of Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and The Origins of American Gynecology - https://history.unl.edu/deirdre-cooper-owens Nubia Martin, midwife & founder of Birth from the Earth - https://birthfromtheearth.vpweb.com/ Nicole Jean-Baptiste, Sese Doula Services - https://www.sesedoulaservices.com/ Linda Villarosa, journalist & contributing writer to New York Times magazine https://www.lindavillarosa.com/ Dr. Dana-Ain Davis, CUNY Graduate Center and author of Reproductive Justice: Racism, Pregnancy & Premature Birth - http://qcurban.org/faculty/dana-ain-davis/ Dr. Pooja K. Mehta, Women's Health Lead, CityBlock Health - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-mehta-1b891689/ Dr. Toyin Ajayi, Chief Health Officer & Co-Founder, CityBlock Health - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyin-ajayi-ba57b078/ Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder of Ancient Song - https://www.chanelporchianyc.com/about-me Malaika Maitland, doula, artist & yoga teacher in Grenada - http://malaikamaitland.com/birth Andrea Jordan, midwife, cofounder of Better Birthing in Bim and The Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Foundation - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-jordan-4832b3127/ Dani McClain, journalist and author of We Live for the: The Political Power of Black Motherhood - https://danimcclain.com/bio Dr. Lynn Roberts, CUNY School of Public Health - https://sph.cuny.edu/people/lynnroberts/ Dorothy Roberts, University of Pennsylvania, author of Killing the Black Body - https://www.law.upenn.edu/cf/faculty/roberts1/ Efe Osaren, doula & midwifery student, https://www.linkedin.com/in/efe-osaren-959824113/

Season 1 Episode 4 features an interview with Chanel Porchia Albert. We discuss how she became a doula, why she started Ancient Song Doula Services, the role of doulas in and beyond birthwork, and how Ancient Song is pivoting during this pandemic moment. We also chat about intergenerational hope and birthwork as political work for both the birthing person and the doula supporting them.Chanel Porchia Albert Bio:Commissioner Chanel L. Porchia Albert CD, CPD, CLC, CHHC is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Ancient Song Doula Services: a reproductive health organization of over 70 full-spectrum community-based doulas focused on providing resources and full-spectrum doula services to women of color and marginalized communities throughout NYC and Northern New Jersey. She is a certified lactation counselor, midwifery assistant, and vegan chef who has served on various advisory boards throughout the country. When she is not working on legislative policy or facilitating workshops, you can find her spending time with her six children.References During the Episode:Follow Chanel (@chanel_porchia) and Ancient Song Doula Services (@ancientsong) on InstagramLearn more about the Listen to Me Now! CampaignIf you live in NYC and need a care package/box from Ancient Song, email info@ancientsongdoulaservices.comDonate to Ancient Song via PayPal or via their Amazon wishlistStay tuned for announcements from Ancient Song about the Virtual Decolonizing Birth Conference in Fall 2020 and recipients of the Juneteenth Birthworker Seed FundYoung Lords takeover of Lincoln Hospital in 1970 on WNYCQuestions to consider after the episode:How can we center intergenerational hope in birthwork and community organizing?How to engage people who experience oppression and marginalization in political organizing and policy work? In world building work? How do we meet folks where they are so they too can bring their voices and experiences into the processes that shape our world? Birthwork is political work. For birthworkers: what is the work you can do to address unequal birth outcomes and experiences?Hosted by Taja LindleyProduced by Colored Girls HustleMusic, Soundscape and Audio Engineering by Emma AlabasterSupport our work on Patreon or make a one-time payment via PayPalFor more information visit BirthJustice.nyc This podcast is made possible, in part, by the Narrative Power Stipend - a grant funded by Forward Together for members of&Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TajaLindley)

You are Limitless. Anything is Possible. It is time to step into your mastery. It is time to be of service to humanity and the planet. These are the messages coming through this week as we work with our divine feminine mentor, Pope Joan, and our guides the dragons. This week's energy feels really good, activating, revealing, and supporting. You don't want to miss this forecast. Listen in and make sure to let me know how it resonates with you. ANNOUNCEMENT My new multi-author book, "AWAKENING" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!! Here's the link to get your copy for $.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D1P3SJK I am so honored to be part of this important book with so many talented, amazing women who are leaders and change-makers in their fields. This book is filled with inspiration, positivity, and practical wisdom from 34 other amazing powerful women and leading change-makers. It is already made the bestseller status in Australia Meet the women birthing a new Earth

At any given time, you have the power to change what no longer resonates with you on your path. Soul contracts are usually viewed as something that is permanent and rigid. In this episode, I will be talking about how you can change things in your soul contract and begin experiencing the things you really want. Listen in! ANNOUNCEMENT My new multi-author book, "AWAKENING" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!! Here's the link to get your copy for $.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D1P3SJK I am so honored to be part of this important book with so many talented, amazing women who are leaders and change-makers in their fields. This book is filled with inspiration, positivity, and practical wisdom from 34 other amazing powerful women and leading change-makers. It is already made the bestseller status in Australia Meet the women birthing a new Earth

We are entering this week with the New Moon in Cancer ( the second one this year) and patented divine feminine energy guiding us to our sacral energy center to release limiting beliefs, emotions, and lies we have stored within us that hold us back. We are being invited to also heal through our creativity. Listen in for the full message. AWAKENING BOOK My new multi-author book, "AWAKENING" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!! Here's the link to get your copy for $.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D1P3SJK I am so honored to be part of this important book with so many talented, amazing women who are leaders and change-makers in their fields. This book is filled with inspiration, positivity, and practical wisdom from 34 other amazing powerful women and leading change-makers. It is already made the bestseller status in Australia Meet the women birthing a new Earth

Olivia Petzy, Public Relations & Customer Success Representative at Daily Burn, is committed to using her voice and privilege to amplify the voices of others as an open ally. In this episode, Elsie interviews Olivia about her allyship, her work as a doula, and they discuss ways in which others can also become open allies. Below are some resources you can use to start your journey of being an open ally: This is nowhere near a comprehensive list! Do not let the feeling of being overwhelmed put you in a freeze response. Choose one and start there. Books: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Actions: Donate money, time and resources. HACK YOUR ALGORITHM on streaming services, social media platforms, etc to show you more content created by Black people in order to support Black creators, tastemakers and businesses - search for movies and shows with Black casts, add them to your list, follow their accounts, etc. You must actively change the algorithm or you will continue to be shown accounts that are similar, and likely similar to you. AND THEN, this does not stop by just adding them to a list and moving on! Watch the shows, the movies, buy the products, tell others about them, etc - follow through! Compensate people who are doing the work. If you learn from a post, shared doc, resource, etc - compensate whoever put in the emotional labor of sharing and creating the content. Find their payment info and pay them. Birth/Pre- and Post-Natal Care - extensive resources, including list of BIPOC providers/resources and queer-friendly and affirming practitioners available. Just ask! Ancient Song Doula Services: @ancientsong Denise Bolds, doula: www.bolddoula.com Bruja Luz, educator: teaches childbirth ed, breastfeeding and newborn care classes at www.birthsmarter.com Andrea Syms-Brown, IBCLC: https://www.breastfeedinglime.com

Our interview today is with Amanda Hayden. Amanda is a certified lactation counselor, social worker, and full-spectrum labor & postpartum doula trained through Ancient Song Doula Services practicing with the NYC Doula Collective. She works a doula and provides counseling and programming support for trans and gender-non-conforming people who are family-building including adoption, family planning, and building relationships. In this episode, we talk about the personal complexity of gender and how they approach ritual and support work with trans and GNC pregnant people and families. Amanda Hayden: https://www.amandahaydendoula.com/ http://nycdoulacollective.com/ Show notes, transcription, and contact: www.masculinebirthritual.com Instagram: @masculinebirthritual Patreon: patreon.com/masculinebirthritual

Welcome back to the Wild Womb podcast! Episode 5! This week's episode is so important and I am so psyched I got to have it. We are talking queer and trans inclusivity in the birth sphere with Amanda Hayden! Amanda is a full spectrum doula as well as social worker at The Center here in New York. There are a lot of links and not much space to write so listen to the episode for my shpeel and click below for resources: Get in touch with Amanda!: https://amanda-hayden-doula.squarespace.com/ as well as amandahayden.doula@gmail.com and @amandahayden.doula on instagram search engine for TGNC affirming care providers- radremedy.org Queer/Trans Family building- https://m.facebook.com/queertransfamily/ Philly Trans Health conference- https://www.mazzonicenter.org/trans-wellness Ancient Song Doula Services- https://www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com/ Morgane Richardson- http://www.morganerichardsondoula.com/ Please reach out with any thoughts, questions, feedback, anything! xoxo

In episode four of Iconocast Canvas, Nekeisha and Sarah hang out at Activism Row at Afropunk Festival in Commodore Park, Brooklyn. At the August 2016 "Power to the Party" themed event, they talked with several organizers for Black and other liberation  and anti-oppression struggles. Interviewees include Allen Kwabena Frimpong and Walter Cruz from Black Lives Matter: NYC; Olaronke Akinmowo, founder of the Free Black Women's Library; Taliba Obuya, national coordinator of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement; Emma Chu Murphy, festival-goer and doula with Ancient Song Doula Services and Mia Anderson from the Brooklyn Anti-Gentrification Network. Nekeisha and Sarah open the conversations by reflecting on their experiences at the eclectic gathering dedicated to dynamic and alternative expressions of Black music and culture. Also mentioned: Every Black Girl and Kleaver Cruz's Black Joy Project. Music: "Spanish Winter" by The Passion HiFi (Evil Twin Records) https://soundcloud.com/freehiphopbeatsforyou

Expert alert! On this episode I talk with Kenya Fairley, a birth doula with a particular focus on trauma-informed birth support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Isn't it great that she exists! We talk about what a doula does and does not do and how her work helps empower expectant mothers.  I share a bit about my great experience with my doula. Plus, Kenya hears all about the wolf that was chasing me while I was in labor.  Email me: htgawppodcast@gmail.com Tweet me: @htgawp Website me: www.htgawp.com _________________________ Resources Kenya mentions: 1. International Center for Traditional Childbearing 2. Ancient Song Doula Services 3. Mama Glow