OliviaNichole|Libby

Woman|AKA•Dancer•Doula•Educator •Entrepreneur•Herbalist•Future Anthropologist•Mom•Reiki Practitioner•Wellness Advocate•Yogini

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

I believe “In order to preserve and heal the well-being of the people we have to use the practices of the people.”
Olivia N. Atley
BusyBÿ, LLC

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

National Black Breastfeeding Week

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

BMMA is excited to celebrate #BlackBreastfeedingWeek next week (Aug. 25-31)! #BlackBreastfeedingWeek highlights racial disparities in breastfeeding rates here in the U.S. Check out the various events & activities in honor of #BBW23 below. Visit https://t.co/XclrOsQos1

[Karen A Scott MD MPH FACOG @RJEpiOBWarrior]

The more I participate on these state mortality review committees, the less hope I have for addressing unfair, preventable pregnancy-related & fetal deaths. The deficit of basic evidence based knowledge is monumental. I don’t know if I will continue. There is no accountability.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@RJEpiOBWarrior Whew! Say it again!
I was just having this conversation. It’s so disappointing and mind blowing that no one wants to truly change the issue.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@cclareMDMPH I dislike people not engaging in conversation in all meetings. I’d rather people just not come.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@cclareMDMPH I became conscious of this last month and started the change. People keep looking at me funny.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

Come on Jesus!

[Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH @apw_mdmph]

So glad to see the family of #HenriettaLacks finally compensated for her contribution to science

Her #cervicalcancer cells taken without consent have contributed to saving the lives of millions.

https://t.co/1kakIrci6B

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@AKLewkowitz If you say so.
You had some questions that make me wonder if you understand the breadth of doula care and support. It’s worth every maternal health clinical practitioner to learn about what we learn & what we do.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@AKLewkowitz Instead of assuming, you should pause and reflect that you may not know what that patient asked them to do. This is just 1 way y’all make it hard for doulas. ASSuming.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@AKLewkowitz The fact that you think our job stops once the baby is out let’s me know you have no idea what doulas do.

YES! We educated them on every part of their perinatal experience including their options on the in case they tear. They choose. We support and advocate.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@cclareMDMPH @NationalMedAssn @NMAOBGYN I need to see that image. Lol👀👁️ who are they suggesting are on these teams?

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@cclareMDMPH @NMAOBGYN @commonwealthfnd @NationalMedAssn Listen hard for all of us👂🏽

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

Every👏🏽single👏🏽time
they come with those micro aggressions and lies and that medical coercion…

[Kevín @KevOnStage]

Cardi B my Queen.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@apw_mdmph The caring part…
We’ve all been conditioned that survival is enough. It’s not.

[CNN @CNN]

Nearly every state in the United States is neglecting access to maternal mental health care, according to a recent report https://t.co/BulqDtFU9n

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@kayewhitehead @ASALH @OMEGAPSIPHI Lastly, our BGLOs are political figures and advocates. You’d be surprised at the work we’re doing. The public would rather highlight other things like, not taking our conventions to areas. They want the general public to think we’re silent.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@kayewhitehead @ASALH @OMEGAPSIPHI 1st it’s a hostile and toxic space. Why would we take our conventions there for us to be harassed and to improve their economy? I believe our BGLO should look to convening in spaces where they need our money.

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@mclemoremr I love this dress!

[OliviaNichole|Libby @BusyBy]

@apw_mdmph I’m pretty excited about this one. I recently encouraged my team to take the ACES survey to self reflect. It’s a great reminder that our history is important in every setting.