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But really...this is the mindset shift that will make #traumainformedcare the foundation of #birth care. We need to let go of what we've been told about who is "deserving" of trauma-informed care and offer trauma-informed practices to EVERY person.
Amazing FREE training is coming for anyone who cares for pregnant, birthing, or postpartum people in MARYLAND!
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New column out I wrote about #nurse responsibility for #inductionoflabor advocacy and education...going beyond the consent sheet!
What else do you recommend doing with patients for inductions?
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My 1st graduating doctoral student published her 1st paper from her dissertation, coauthored with some SEED Lab members, & this is my 1st senior authored paper😭🙏🏽✊🏽
Read & cite @DrBFrancis ! She went HARD on this *for* Black mothers! SO proud! 🤩✨🌟 https://t.co/wVy8cPVmrZ
This book is a long time in the making and an incredible offering and labor of love to share practical guidelines and inspiration for queer people looking to grow their family.
Queer midwife authors: Ray of Refuge Midwifery & Marea of Restore Midwifery.
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the advice to not announce a pregnancy until 12 weeks+ is insidious. pregnant ppl need accommodation in those early weeks, because of debilitating nausea & because they might have a miscarriage. this rule perpetuates the idea that pregnancy only counts if it results in a child.
As we wrap up season six of the #podcast, we have shared so many incredible conversations over the last 11 episodes as we dove into what community means in #birthcare. What could the future of #Birth be? How can we show up in #Community?
Tune in: https://t.co/TljKm2vSaN
This #podcast Dr. Erin Sadler @erinsadlerpsyd shares the process her hospital has used to implement a universal screening for caregivers around their mental health in both the ER and the NICU environments. #PostpartumMentalHealth#MentalHealthMatters
Hear: https://t.co/nvd5uKmGHB
White middle class parents of trans kids who are being traumatized by Texas CPS must understand that they are not being treated unfairly by a system designed to protect other people’s children; the family policing system is designed to terrorize & control marginalized families.
In this #podcast we invite you to think more about what it means to create community spaces that are powered by culturally responsive care. Shalini Shah dive into all of this as we consider impacts on #feedingjourneys, body image & more.
Listen in: https://t.co/rzgWY8VdVj
@FeministMidwife I've been really happy with kobo! the interface with some of the library apps is a little clunky, but it works. I also like that when I buy an ebook through them the proceeds can be directed to my choice of independent bookstore!
This #podcast confronting what it means for us, as healthcare workers, as birthworkers, to be tied into the family policing or child protection system. @CKlkmn shares context & insights from her work in social worker & parental defense. #abolishCPS
Listen: https://t.co/SkPxSFsCVj
#podcast: Kayden shares why he was called to be vocal about his experiences as a Black transgender dad and the prevalence of anti-Blackness in society. #TransAwarenessWeek here are education & insights to how we can show up for the Black trans community.
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