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Mars Lord is a coach who helps Black and Brown-bodied women step into their power, show up authentically, and just be. She holds a safe and nurturing space for her clients, enabling them to show up openly and honestly, dig deeper into their inner confidence, and learn what it really means to rise as a queen.   Discover why this is such an important topic for us to discuss and why it is so important that Black, Brown and people of colour have access to coaching by other BIPOC people. Mars shares more about the importance of safe spaces, why she loves coaching Black, Brown and BIPOC people, and what can shift in your life when you are able to drop into the place of being more authentically yourself.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maisiehill.com/156

I'm so excited to share my conversation with the brilliant Mars Lord with you today! Mars is a Certified Life Coach, birth activist, and a leading voice in Black Maternal Health and cultural competency. She is also the creator of Abuela Doulas, a doula preparation course primarily (but not exclusively) for Black and Brown bodied people.   Mars shares her experiences as a multi award-winning doula and mentor, and the responses she's noticed from clients and businesses when educating on systemic and structural change. As someone who sits on the RCOG Race Equality Taskforce and on the Birthrights Legal inquiry into Black Maternal Health panel, Mars brings us invaluable perspective on the intersections between business, race, money making, and everything in between.   I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did! www.marslord.co.uk and @_marslord www.abueladoulas.co.uk and @abueladoula   And if you caught Plenty in the introduction, you can get on the waitlist here! https://www.raydodd.co.uk/plenty-waitlist     REFERENCES Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall The Good Ally by Nova Reid   QUOTES "Misogyny is a hatred and dislike of women. It doesn't have to mean calling women la, la, la, la, la, la, la to hate them. You can be in a relationship with a woman and still be misogynistic. Misogynoir quite simply is the intersection of between race and women. Yeah. So it's misogyny with a layer, a very thick layer, of black."   "Until we listen to black women, we cannot say we listen to all women."   "Your value is set. Mm. It's not the amount of money that you earn or don't earn. It's not the amount of work that you do or don't do. It's not what people say or don't say about you. It's not what you two or don't say about yourself. It is simply because of your intent of being a human being.”   "It's not about getting money from clients; it's about serving people. It's about true service. And true service (also) isn't being walked on like a mat.”

Our guest today is Mars Lord. Mars is a coach, a birth activist, a doula educator, and the leading voice about black maternal mortality and health in the UK and beyond. She has also spoken to Parliament and can be found on the record in the history books for her work with black maternal health. As you can imagine, being a leader in these spaces carries a high level of stress and overwhelm. Mars describes her work as heavy because it comes with lots of emotional strain as she's educating people on anti-racism.  Listen as she shares how having a coach helps her carry that load, balance her mind, and apply her anger in a situation in a far more productive way than she's used to doing. This is a powerful conversation and I'm sure you will hear something that you can relate to and apply to your life. Tune in now to join the conversation.   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST — Mars Lord, Life Coach, Dula, Activist, Educator Website - https://marslord.co.uk/home/  Twitter - @_MarsLord - https://twitter.com/_marslord  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_marslord/?hl=en    RESOURCES  — Join the Next Master Class - https://www.brigjohnson.com/ Book a Breakthrough Call - https://bit.ly/30dPsXi    LET'S GET SOCIAL — Website - http://brigjohnson.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsonbrig/?hl=en  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachwithbrig

Mars and I had a really good chat in this episode and it was fascinating to get a better insight into her work.Mars is a coach and birth activist. A triple award-winning doula, mentor, educator, coach, and on the RCOG Race Equality Taskforce and on the Birthrights Legal inquiry into Black Maternal Health panel with over 17 years experience. Mars is in high demand, both in the UK and across the world, as a speaker and trainer. Mars created Abuela Doulas, a doula preparation course primarily, but not exclusively, for Black and Brown women, and is the Founder of BLA (Black Lives Abuela) Scholarship. This scholarship is to help Black women who wish to become doulas to train and not be held back by socio-economic disadvantage. She is Inclusion Consultant to several large companies causing them to look deep into their practise to make systemic and structural change. Mars is co-creator of Through The Dark Lens Conference - a conference showcasing Black and brown excellence in the perinatal period.Social media handlesInstagram: @abueladoulaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/abueladoulaWebsite: https://abueladoulas.co.ukUpcoming Courses and Traininghttps://abueladoulas.com/our-coursesRooted 6 month extensive courseAbuela Birth Prep courseAbuela Postnatal SankofaAbuela Level Up! (advanced)Let's Talk Black BirthCultural CompetencyCoachInstagram: @_marslordTwitter: @_marslord

Listen in this week to the second instalment of the People of Influence Series and hear the impact that Mars has and continues to have in the different areas of my life. Mars shares her experience as a Black woman in reproductive health and we discuss the defining moments in our friendship.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maisiehill.com/43

This week, we talked about Black maternal health with birth activist and doula Mars Lord (she/her). Mars is a triple award-winning doula, mentor, educator, coach and birth activist with over 15 years experience. She worked on the Black Mums Matter Too campaign by Peppy Health and is on the RCOG Race Equality Taskforce and the panel for Birthrights Legal inquiry into Black Maternal Health panel.  Links to what we discuss can be found via the full references on our website.What do you think of the podcast? We want to know what you've enjoyed or not enjoyed, what you've learnt and how we can improve - your feedback could help us secure funding for Season 3! Share your feedback here: https://k6h3dy9xmnz.typeform.com/to/g7dpVNQ8 ---The Sex Agenda is a podcast by Decolonising Contraception that is leading the conversation around sex, sexuality and reproductive health among Black and people of colour. Filled with expert knowledge and a good dose of laughter, nothing is too embarrassing or off-limits on this podcast as hosts Dr Annabel Sowemimo (community sexual & reproductive health doctor) and Edem Ntumy (community engagement officer) strive to debunk myths, tackle taboos and initiate difficult conversations. Series edited by Veronique Belinga.

"We need to start looking at what it is to see black people thriving because the floor is not a good enough bar". My guest, Mars Lord, has the mic to say what needs to be said on the topic of Black Maternity. This is a no-holds-barred, clarion call for change to be made. We cover racism in maternity and beyond, what the government needs to do and how we can create positive change too.  Watch The Black Maternity Scandal: Dispatches with Rochelle Humes episode here Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood  About my guest, Mars Lord: Double award winning doula and birth activist Mars Lord has been a birth keeper for well over a decade. After attending the Paramana Doula course with Michel Odent and Lilliana Lammers, a spark was lit within her and the passion that she discovered for birth and supporting parents has fired her soul ever since. She has had the privilege of working with hundreds of families. A birth activist, with a desire to see the ‘colouring in of the landscape of birth' and finding out the reasons for the maternal and neonatal morbidity rates amongst the BAME community, Mars created Abuela Doulas a doula preparation course primarily, but not exclusively, for women of colour. Her desire for reproductive justice led to the creation of the ‘Reproductive Justice Retreat'. Mars speaks out against cultural safety and reproductive justice and racism in maternity services (and beyond) regularly in the media. School for Mothers Website - School for Mothers Instagram

Today we  have an important episode  with Jennie Joseph and Mars Lord. Its the first time I have had two women in the guest chair. We discuss female maternal health and Black and Brown Community.  We are in crisis. In our conversation we talk about what is going on and what is needed.   So grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to these two amazing and inspiring women.  JENNIE JOSEPH  is one of the most well-known and respected midwives and advocates worldwide for family-centered healthcare. She is widely accepted as a hero in birthing circles because of the positive outcomes she has seen through her simple yet profoundly successful model of prenatal care known as The JJ Way®. Joseph is a British-trained midwife who moved to the United States in 1989 and has worked as an independent midwife in Florida since then. The JJ Way® is a midwifery model of care that simplifies prenatal care, removing barriers to care in a medical system which is known for having many hoops to jump through.   MARS LORD: Award winning doula and birth activist Mars Lord has been a birth keeper for well over a decade.  She has had the privilege of working with hundreds of families. A birth activist, with a desire to see the ‘colouring in of the landscape of birth’ and finding out the reasons for the maternal and neonatal morbidity rates amongst the BAME community, Mars created Abuela Doulas a doula preparation course primarily, but not exclusively, for women of colour. Her desire for reproductive justice led to the creation of the ‘Reproductive Justice Retreat’. Mars was recently recognised in the Mayor of London's Hidden Credits campaign and continues to speak out for cultural safety and reproductive justice.    Connect with Mars and Jennie below  DONATE to Jennie's work HERE  Find out more about Mars work HERE   She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online!   DONATE: check out our Patreon account:    FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

On this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, two episodes of Veronica Mars. We're not sure we'd call this season entertaining, exactly, but episode 9, "Spit and Eggs," had about three episodes' worth of plot. Some mysteries were solved, and some new ones emerged. Next: "Show Me the Monkey."

Join me for another episode where I'l be joined by the legend that is Mars Lord. We'll be discussing what it is that doulas do as well as the importance of black and brown birthworkers in relation to maternal health outcomes. I'll be updating you on uni placement (hello postnatal ward!), my struggle with assignment writing and some of the pies I have my fingers in! Also, SEND HEEEEELP, the little person now has a big person's attitude!!! Link to Ali Abdaal's YouTube channel where he discusses study tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg Link to my journal article: https://www.all4maternity.com/should-we-decolonise-midwifery-education/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blk-mum-to-midwife/message

We’re joined by award-winning Doula, birth worker, educator and activist Mars Lord. I met Mars about 12 years ago through my birth work… ‘What’s any of this got to do with midlife? ’I hear you ask – well, for a bit of background, I’ve seen her speak quite a few times and when she does there are always lightbulb moments in abundance for her audience. Each time I’ve come away inspired and informed. So, imagine my delight when I learnt that she is branching out, using her years of experience to coaching – it gave me a legitimate reason to ask her onto this midlife podcast …Of COURSE we didn’t stick just to the topic in hand, we talked about EVERYTHING and it was an absolute treat, because a conversation with Mars leaves you considering things differently. But, as regards the coaching - are you questioning who you are and who you want to be? Do you know some changes need to happen but you’re not sure what they are or how you go about making them? If you’re nodding your head, ask yourself what you’re waiting for. Ask yourself if you REALLY need to have a load of ducks in a row before you can move forward – I bet you don’t! Start by having a listen here to Mars, follow her on social media and click through on the links below to find out about the support she offers.More about Mars Lord. https://marslord.co.uk. https://www.instagram.com/_marslord/. https://twitter.com/_MarsLord. https://abueladoulas.co.uk. https://fearless-birthing.com/selfish-kindness/More about Aimee Cooper:. Follow Aimee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimeecooperforms/ More about Louise Daniels: . Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisedanielsofficial/. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouiseDaniels_ . http://louise-daniels.com/ https://pauldaniels.tv See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can pre-order my new book, The Good Ally, in bookstores now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484 So here we are the final episode of season one! Inspired by Barack Obama I open up about what it's like to be an anti-racist educator, black woman, and soon-to-be author in unprecedented times like these. I delve deep into the heaviness of reliving racist trauma I talk about how we can ALL instigate change in ourselves and others without resorting to dehumanising behaviour. And I share some deeply personal stories that came to me after watching Barack Obama delivering an incredible eulogy for activist, the late John Lewis. In the episode I also discuss: Remembering past trauma while concurrently experience it right now How we can normalise racism as a way to protect ourself from trauma Them-ing and us-ing and the race hierarchy we all need to be aware of and disrupt Anthony Walker and Joy Gardner  Being vigilant of our own internalised racism and where racism shows up everywhere around us; the media, social media, and everyday life too. Referenced in the episode: My discussions with Ade Adeniji in Episode 16, Natalie Alleyne in Episode 18 Yazzie Min in Episode 15, Selina Barker Episode 3 and Mars Lord in Episode 4 Freedom Song (2000) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213668/)   Owen Jones Guardian article  (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/29/twitter-boycott-racism-social-media-wiley-newspapers) You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial (https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and atwww.novareid.com (http://atwww.novareid.com/) If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/ Thank you to every single guest for making this series one to be proud of and for you for choosing to tune in. I'll be back for season two later this year when I've finished writing this book! Don't forget if you learn something and these add value you can join my brand new podcast community over on Patreon to support this work: https://www.patreon.com/novareid. If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

Mars Lord is an award-winning doula and birth activist with a burning desire to see the ‘colouring in of the landscape of birth.’ She is also committed to finding out the reasons for the increasing maternal and neonatal morbidity rates for women of colour. Mars created Abuela Doulas, a doula preparation for women of colour. Her desire for reproductive justice led to the creation of the Reproductive Justice Retreat and she is a constant force in the community propelling the conversation for women of colour and birth forward.  We talk about the role of a doula, about the importance of ancestral wisdom, and explore some ways we can move out of victimhood and regain our power as women and as mothers. Let me know your thoughts on instagram. Full show notes available on www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast

On our entertainment-themed Round 2 this week, we finished the season of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist with "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad." The season finale somehow tied up all loose ends while also leaving us confused about what just happened and what might come next. Mentioned: The Good Place Podcast's episode on the recent Parks and Rec Covid-19 special [https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place/exclusives/tgp-podcast/video/4161501].On Veronica Mars, the case of the week involved yet another family we've never seen or heard of before, and ended with the continuing rehabilitation of Logan as maybe not such a horrible person. Next: We'll watch two episodes, "Mars vs. Mars” and “Ruskie Business.”

If you're currently pregnant or have recently given birth, being in lockdown and dealing with the restrictions put in place by the NHS is very possibly making an already challenging time even harder. In this episode, I talk to doula Mars Lord about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting pregnancy, birth and the post natal period. Mars has years of experience supporting women through pregnancy and birth and she is passionate about women having and making informed choices. She says she became a doula because she believes that birth is a wonderful thing and can be a wonderful time. As a mother of five (including twins) she says she knows that even when it doesn’t seem to go the way that we want it to, it can still be an incredible experience. Mars is still working as a doula, throughout lockdown, with video calls and messages rather than face to face support, so she knows how tricky things feel for many right now. During our chat, she shares lots of advice and helpful information for pregnant women and those who have just given birth, so it's worth a listen!You can find Mars on Twitter, Instagram and her website. A couple of the websites she mentions on the episode are Birth Rights and RCOG.Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and blogger Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people on parenthood on the podcast. Go check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperryMusic: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor Bowmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I am joined by award-winning Doula, birth worker, educator and activist Mars Lord (https://marslord.co.uk) and this episode is packed with wisdom, truth bombs and power.  Content warning: Please be mindful that Mars and I do talk about birth trauma and maternal mortality so some of this may be upsetting for some listeners personally impacted by this. I have the pleasure of getting up close and personal with Mars and find out more about how she came to work in healthcare. We talk about toxic kindness, maternal mortality and why black women are 5x more likely to die in childbirth than white women. We also uncover medical racism and why being actively anti racist, right now, in the middle of a global pandemic, is absolutely urgent.  Mars is speaking truth to power in this episode, so if our conversation triggers you, my invitation is to lean all the way in.  Mars Lord (https://marslord.co.uk) is founder of Doula training organisation Abuela Doula (https://abueladoulas.co.uk) teaching the next generation of Doula's to be culturally competent and able to support all maternal health needs, especially black women and offers online Doula training. If you want to find out how you can be a doula that cares about the birth rights of black women and beyond, you can connect with Mars on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/_marslord and instagram here: @_marslord (https://instagram.com/_marslord)   and @abueladoula (https://instagram.com/abueladoula) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/abueladoula/) You can find out more about the MMBRACE report (https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/reports) referenced here. You can listen to Mars featured on BBC Women's Hour here (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006sg5) Please don't forget to join the conversation over on instagram: @novareidoffocial (https://instagram.com/novareidofficial) and twitter @novareidoffic (https://twitter.com/novareidoffic) it's not uncommon for Mars to send some of her students my way, so if this episode has inspired you to start your anti racism journey you can find out more that here (https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/) . This episode is dedicated to Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong,  aged 28 and Salina Shaw aged 37. 

Double award-winning doula and birth activist Mars Lord has been a birth keeper for well over a decade. After attending the Paramana Doula course with Michel Odent and Lilliana Lammers, a spark was lit within her and the passion that she discovered for birth and supporting parents has fired her soul ever since. She has had the privilege of working with hundreds of families. A birth activist, with a desire to see the ‘colouring in of the landscape of birth’ and finding out the reasons for the maternal and neonatal morbidity rates amongst the BAME community, Mars created Abuela Doulas a doula preparation course primarily, but not exclusively, for women of colour. Her desire for reproductive justice led to the creation of the ‘Reproductive Justice Retreat’. Mars was recently recognised in the Mayor of London's Hidden Credits campaign and continues to speak out about cultural safety and reproductive justice. Mars is the mother of 5 children, including twins, and a new Nonna to her little grandson.    Self-care and time out after supporting at a birth  Doulas and burn-out Mars considers the most important quality of doulaing as the ability to ‘be’ and walk alongside the woman/ couple Mars became a doula mentor and went on to create her own doula training that’s culturally safe There’s more to a culture than what it looks like on the surface Black and Asian women are more likely to die during birth  Abuela means ‘grandmother’ in Spanish and Abuela Doulas is the name of her doula training Mars’ best buddy aka ‘the wife’, Nicola Goodall- here’s her episode with me: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/nicola-goodall Profiting from traditional practices such as baby-wearing and co-sleeping The impact of colonisation on birth and motherhood Inclusivity in marketing material  Supporting and lifting one another up Learning to take ownership about your body “You’re a Queen, not a handmaiden” Navigating a new relationship with her daughter now that she’s a new mother The stereotype of the ‘angry black woman’  The dynamics that happen in groups and online regarding talking about race Elaine Olumide- black MP and model from Scotland https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eunice-olumide-model-jeremy-vine-says-britain-is-in-denial-over-slave-trade-2kfqn9f0f Being in a heard in a system that’s not meant for you Dr Christine Ekechi, obstetrician working to reduce racial disparities in healthcare - https://www.instagram.com/dr_christine_ekechi/?hl=en Blaming black and brown bodies for poor outcomes Research already shows that pain relief is given at lower rates as it’s believed that black women have higher pain tolerance Intergenerational trauma is considered, yet enslavement trauma isn’t addressed  Modern gynaecology progressed by experiments of enslaved women Knowing your importance doesn’t put others down, it brings everybody up Mars’ self-care includes theatre, red wine, good books, trusted friends, dinner and dancing. Reproductive Justice Retreat: https://abueladoulas.com/reclaiming-your-ancestral-birth-retreat/    Websites: www.abueladoulas.com www.marslord.co.uk   Social media:   https://www.facebook.com/abueladoula/ https://twitter.com/Abueladoula https://www.instagram.com/abueladoula/?hl=en    Birthing in Colour - A space for Black and Asian women https://www.instagram.com/birthing_incolour/?hl=en   Retreat: https://abueladoulas.com/reclaiming-your-ancestral-birth-retreat/

RELEVANT LINKS:MBRRACE-UK: 2019 STUDY https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/reportsFivexmore Campaign - https://www.instagram.com/fivexmore_/Mars Lord’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_marslord/?hl=enAbuela Doulas- https://abueladoulas.comRed Tent Doulas - https://redtentdoulas.co.uk

Have you ever heard someone speak and just thought “oh my Lord I need this person in my life?”. Mars Lord was a guest recommended to me by a few of you listeners, and I’m so grateful! My favourite mentors in life have been women who are epic storytellers, make difficult topics easy to talk about by being warm, passionate and funny as fuck. Mars is a mother of 5, grandmother now too. She has been a doula for 15 years and she is a glorious speaker and activist. Maternal and infant mortality rates for black, brown, Asian and Indigenous people are increasing. Black women are now five times more likely to die than white women – in pregnancy, birth or within the first 12 months. Mars talks to us about how the reasons that black women are dying haven’t changed, and yet the system and the people supporting them hasn’t changed to acknowledge that they are dying. You think about other health crises in the perinatal period – like cot death or SIDS. When we found putting babies to sleep on their tummies led to cot death we started putting them on their backs – and infant morality rates dropped. When we found that smoking makes small and premature babies, we started anti smoking campaigns, and infant morbidity associated with smoking reduced. Mars talks about what it means to be a non-racist versus an anti-racist. If you’re not ok with racism, assault, obstetric violence and coercion then be more public about it. If you’re not ok with birthing people and babies dying then what change are you actioning? You are more powerful than you know. If birthworkers and the people they serve remember that they are powerful, then we will change the world. Resources to view the video of this podcast https://youtu.be/nUAHwaaIzSc Mars Lord https://marslord.co.uk/and https://www.instagram.com/_marslord/?hl=en Birth Trauma Training Free access to Lesson 1 https://learn.doctorerin.com.au/pl/121948 Early bird upfront https://learn.doctorerin.com.au/offers/UhzL4bSV Early bird Payment plan https://learn.doctorerin.com.au/offers/Wx9m2z2Z

It’s probably fair to say that most women, when they’re pregnant, are a bit apprehensive about the birth. I know I was! Especially when it’s your first pregnancy, it’s totally normal to feel worried or even a bit scared about what childbirth will be like.But my guest on this episode – blogger and comedian Jess Jones aka The Fat Funny One – developed such a fear of giving birth, during her first pregnancy, she was diagnosed with Tokophobia.Tokophobia is an irrational and extreme fear of childbirth, and although it’s a very rare mental health condition, it can leave sufferers reluctant to get pregnant, or if – like Jess – they’re pregnant when it develops, it can result in panic attacks, anxiety and more.Jess talks to me about what it feels like, how it manifested itself and how she approached subsequent pregnancies in a way that tackled the Tokophobia.You can find out more about Tokophobia here, follow Jess on Instagram and buy tickets for her comedy tour. We talk about The Positive Birth Company, Milli Hill and Mars Lord in the episode.Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and blogger Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people on parenthood on the podcast. Go check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperryRecorded at: Acast Studio, LondonMusic: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor Bowmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The risks of BIRTH are not equal; black women are 5 times more likely to die within childbirth than white women. Mars Lord, doula and birth activist, shares her wisdom and aim to change the system. We discuss the micro-aggressions of motherhood, resilience and implicit bias.  Read the full show notes over on our website  School for Mothers Website ●  School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Statistically, doulas have been shown to lower the instances of cesarean sections, increase the instances of spontaneous vaginal birth, and shorten labours (statistics taken from Evidence Based Birth). But what does a doula actually do, and how do you find one if you want to work with one? Mars Lord is a doula and activist, and joins the Birth Stories Podcast to help answer all doula related questions.  Mars also talks about her birth activism, supporting Black and Asian women.   (This podcast contains discussion of maternal death and stillbirth, very sensitively handled, but it may be a trigger for some listening.) 

About Mars Lord Mars Lord is passionate about birth and about women having and making informed choices. She became a doula because believed that birth is a wonderful thing and can be a wonderful time. As a mother of 5 (including twins) she know that even when it doesn’t seem to go the way that we want it to, it can still be an incredible experience. It should be your incredible experience. Mars has a special place in my heart for clients who: • Love a good glass of red and a great meal • Love to laugh and talk • Love to sing and dance • Love to look outside the box • Love a good book • Love the theatre Episode highlights Statistics on black mortality Birth Time trailer post on Facebook - lack of representation on a post Prejudice Mars has experienced Diversity in the context of black women What action can we take to address this? Mars appearance on Woman’s Hour The “Wethering effect” introduced by Arline Geronimus The impact of racism on black women in maternity care Intergenerational trauma Relevant links Mars’ website and Instagram How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes and SoundCloud to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for sharing with your community and followers. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you.   Mothering the mother Facebook group and Instagram Follow me on Instagram, join my Facebook group the Mothering the Mother   Get in touch You can email me at alison@alisonbarker.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. I love to hear from you. I am trained Daring to Rest Facilitator so will be incorporating rest medicine into my work with mamas. Please sign up to my newsletter (www.alisonbarker.com) to be first to hear of new programmes I will be offering with Yoga Nidra and lots of other yummy things to nourish mamas.  Where you can listen to the Podcast iTunes SoundCloud Stitcher       Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Black women in Britain are now five times more likely to die during pregnancy, birth or postpartum than white women. This is according to the latest study from MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK). And the risk has been increasing year on year. On today’s Woman’s Hour we concentrate on these disturbing statistics – released late last year, but receiving very little attention. We discuss why this could be happening with Elsie Gayle, an independent midwife and nurse with 30 years’ experience in the NHS; Daghni Rajasingham, a consultant obstetrician who speaks for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Jenny Douglas, the founder and chair of the Black Women’s Health and Well Being Research Network and a senior lecturer at the Open University; and Mars Lord, a doula. We also hear the birth experiences of some of the many women who contacted us, and are joined in the studio by Remi Sade, a writer and podcaster, and Candice Brathwaite, the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse. And we look at historical attitudes to black women’s bodies in obstetrics and gynaecology. Deirdre Cooper Owens is a Professor of History who explores how the field of gynaecology developed through the experimental treatment of black slave women in the American south. She is professor of history and medicine at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the author of Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynaecology. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Helen Fitzhenry Interviewed guest: Elsie Gayle Interviewed guest: Daghni Rajasingam Interviewed guest: Jenny Douglas Interviewed guest: Candice Brathwaite Interviewed guest: Remi Sade Interviewed guest: Mars Lord Interviewed guest: Deirdre Cooper Owens

“My Mother Taught Me…” How would you finish this sentence? It’s Mother’s Day here in the UK, hurrah! To celebrate this special day we’ve asked wonderful women from around the world to share their thoughts on what their mother taught them. Read about our contributors below. Not only that, we’re launching Sunday Supplements - our bi-weekly Sunday episode!  These new episodes will cover a host of topics from sleep to fitness, sex to travel, childcare to dating, style to investing and everything you’ve told us you want, so far. It’s that extra help that us busy mamas need. A big THANK YOU to (in order of appearance): Sally Bunkham is the founder of mumsback.com, a company that provides luxury gift hampers for mums, focussing on the yummy stuff they had to abstain from in pregnancy. Sally also raises awareness of perinatal mental health issues. Rifkatu Yakubu Bawa; Unstoppable Mother of 7 wonderful children, Teacher and a Clean Cooking Ambassador. Hazel Gale, author, therapist, speaker and ex-world champion kickboxer. GuruNischan, (and yes! THAT’s actually her birth, given name) is the Founder of The Inner Alchemy Institute, a Nervous System Specialist, Breath Trainer and International Speaker on topics of Trauma release, Money, Sex & Power. Ester, a senior HR professional from Slovakia, living in the UK for 6 years. Steph Esther Mekwuye, is the founder and CEO of Eka tech consult.  A consulting firm focused on understanding and onboarding emerging technologies from AI, IOT and Blockchain. Sharniya Ferdinand; Inclusion Programme Coordinator and aspiring World’s Best (future) Mum! Mars Lord is a doula, doula trainer, speaker and birth activist. Mother of five children, including twins, she enjoys reading, the theatre, a good meal, red wine and laughter. Ellen Walder is the Chief Operating Officer of DNEG, a global Visual Effects company with over 5000 employees across nine studios in North America, the UK and India, which has won 4 Oscars in the last 5 years. Isadora Malina-Derben (18) is an enthusiastic and ambitious sociologist, soon to be studying at the University of Bristol. In her own words, Seraphina Malina-Derben (6) is “a chatterbox and a podcast host and a happy feminist”.

Mark and Karen keep it brief in episode 39, with a quick chat about Sara Wickham's new book on induction, and Maddie McMahon's Doulavation course, and then hand over to Mars Lord who has something to say about cultural competence.

If you're expecting multiples then today is your turn! I can't tell you how many times I receive emails from mamas expecting multiples asking.. no BEGGING.. me for podcast episodes for them and believe me when I say this: I have been TRYING!!! [spp-player] Today I'm speaking to Mars Lord. Mars is a doula who specialises in supporting parents who are expecting multiples and what gives her special insider knowledge is the fact that she is a mum of twins. Incredibly, she had her twins AFTER her 3rd baby; you can listen to the full story in the podcast. Expecting Multiples During our chat Mars shares a ton of gold nuggets, and they're not just for the mamas expecting multiples. There's stuff there for all pregnant mamas. She starts by sharing her own twin birth journey busting the common assumptions that are held when it comes to expecting multiples; twins will come early you will birth in a hospital you will have a planned c-section you will need to be monitored you will need an epidural Instead Mars encourages you to approach your birth in the same way you would a singleton birth; Get savvy and do your birth homework Research your birth choices Understand the risks you face and decide on what is right for you. Mars likes to replace the word risk with considerations. Everything is a consideration. Trust your instincts Ask the questions and challenge what you're being told Ask your hospital for the multiples birth policy and remember protocol is not a medical reason; it’s a guideline. About Mars Lord My name is Mars Lord and I am passionate about birth and about women having and making informed choices.  I became a doula because I believe that birth is a wonderful thing and can be a wonderful time. As a mother of 5 (including twins) I know that even when it doesn’t seem to go the way that we want it to, it can still be an incredible experience.  It should be your incredible experience. Find out more about Mars at her website Mammy Doula. You can also followe her on Twitter. [spp-player]

Hosted by Karen Hall and Mark Harris, with midwife Virginia Howes and doula Mars Lord

Hello, this is Joe Valley of Empowered Papa and last week was my first episode here on Blog Talk Radio...which was awesome...and waaaay full of technical learning curve moments. This week we are going to do a do-over and have Mars Lord over again for a chat about dads and doulas. I invite you to heckle us again...and you'll have good reason this time!  My guest, Mars Lord, was one of the first people I met after creating Empowered Papa, and she has remained a close friend. She is a doula in the UK whose experience includes attending a bagillion births and giving birth to five kids, two of which are twins. Mars has a good rapport with dads and I suspect it's because she works to support dads in supporting moms.  Heckle us for real this time because we've ironed out the kinks...and we can take it! It's Monday, January 17, 2012 12 Pacific 1pm Mountain 2pm Central 3pm Eastern  8pm UK  See you there! Joe

Mars, Lord Maitreya, The Ascended Masters & Strong Delusion4/29/2007In this teaching we will be examining a very important tenant of the end time delusion relating to the recently released NASA photos of the surface of Mars (taken from the “Viking Ma...

Diane and Dan are back to talk about Episode 308, Lord of the πs.