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Muneera Fontaine

Subject: The problems of training and privilege

The following message was sent to me from a midwife-in-training who cannot disclose her name for fear of losing funding...she is truly seek…

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Muneera Fontaine

Subject: The problems of training and privilege

The following message was sent to me from a midwife-in-training who cannot disclose her name for fear of losing funding...she is truly seek…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Birth

3 1 day ago
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Darcel

Where do I start?

I have been thinking of becoming a doula for a year now. I first thought about it after the birth of my 2nd daughter back in 2007. I love p…

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7 1 day ago
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Muneera Fontaine

Free Advertising

I thought it would be great to start a forum where we can share sites where we can advertise our businesses for free. Two that I know of of…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Education

9 Dec 26
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Aqiylah Collins

Do you want to write about birth?

Examiner.com is an online news source that is quickly becoming one of the most recognized and fastest-growing local web destinations on the…

Started by Aqiylah Collins in Education

12 Dec 26
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Tamara

Doula Cooperative

The Women's Way Doula Group is in need of additional doulas to serve Westchester County in New York. The group consists of a team of doulas…

Started by Tamara in Birth

0 Dec 14
Muneera Fontaine

Items for Sale

Do you have any gently used books, duplicates, doula or midwifery supplies that you think others might be interested in? Here is the forum…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Business

0 Dec 9
Muneera Fontaine

How is your doula training experience? Please share with us all!

I have been able to shadow on three births so far, two with Ayanna (thanks girl!). I have to say the more that I see Doctors do to women wi…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Education

8 Dec 7
Reply by Tracey Tolan
Muneera Fontaine

Scholarships, Money Help

Hello Ladies! This forum will be to post scholarships which support doula trainings, midwifery trainings, or lactation education. 'Cause in…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Education

9 Dec 3
Reply by Jeanine Valrie
maia

call for submissions: outlaw midwives

hi there! this is my call for submissions to the outlaw midwives zine. i am really excited about this project. and i hope that all of you…

Started by maia in Birth

3 Nov 26
Reply by Tamika Middleton
Muneera Fontaine

What's In Your Doula Bag?

I have seen doulas who took a sandwich sized plastic bag or items and those who had a travel-sized carry-on full of items. I was curious to…

Started by Muneera Fontaine in Birth

4 Nov 19
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Well isn't that something! I am not surprised that the U.S. had to go outside to come up with a community structure, that is how they operate. It's called build and destroy....they will build something up only to destroy and rebuild it again....lol.…
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What an interesting model. but I don't think they had to go all the way to Iran to realize that localized, community based care makes all the difference. It is what has made the difference in every single midwifery model of care that works around th…
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Well, first I must admit that I am a bit disappointed that more of our members did not respond to this post. This midwife-to-be was honestly seeking some feedback and I think we have a valuable opportunity to give it! I would first like to thank her…
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First of all...CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you and your family. A new baby is always such a blessing. The biggest thing is that you have a supportive husband. That is often the biggest hurtle with women. When you have a supportive partner i…
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