a perinatal community based wellness organization primarily focused on eliminating disparities and social health determinants of infant and maternal health
We are doing a survey for those interested in becoming an IBCLC in RI, to serve RI families. Please share and fill out the survey: https://t.co/zfMdEEPDv9
Depression and anxiety are the most common pregnancy complications. Moms need Congress to prioritize funding mental health resources now! QUICK SIGNATURE: https://t.co/WUiawRHY17 via @MomsRising#maternaljustice#maternalmentalhealth
"I have been tired for 46 years. My parents was tired before me & their parents were tired...I always said if I lived to get grown...I was going to try to get something for my mother & do something for the Black man of the South. If it would cost me my life...” - Fannie Lou Hamer
We are truly grateful to our cross state line serving doulas, but please make sure you are adhering to the guidelines of the RI Certification Board. Please support your states initiative for doula covered insurance benefits or alternative models of payment. #doulasinri
@blkwomenshealth Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Did you know that the wage gap for Black women is $0.58 for every $1.00 made by white men? That’s down 5 cents from last year.https://t.co/uXSFSUJbAc
Community Outreach Perinatal Educator Program
The COPE program uses a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed curriculum that includes comprehensive perinatal workforce training: doula, childbirth educator, and lactation.
Sign Up: https://t.co/rA2Eph4A4T
Our workforce building doula provider training for RI Certified Perinatal Doulas (CPDS) who can receive reimbursement take a pre-course online in preparation for their 4 day intensive in person. #supportridoulas#buildequitablecareinri
"You cannot stand by and tolerate injustice. Not when you’ve found ways that do actually make a difference."
Midwife and teacher @JennieJoseph is working to combat racism in maternal care https://t.co/QIdbNEsw8y
There are 17 new BIPOC trained doulas in RI. We want to thank all trainees, our sponsors @1_neighborhood, @NHPRIHealth, and @RIHEALTH. We look forward to them completing their certification to be RI Certified Perinatal Doulas.
Thank you Quatia Osorio for your instrumental & inspirational work to address the Black maternal health crisis and improve birth outcomes for families of color!