Doulas of Color

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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

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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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

0 Dec 14
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

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

4 Nov 19
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Tamika Middleton

Any Atlanta-area doulas?

I am working to start a Doulas of Color Collective in the Atlanta area. Here is the info: The Doulas of Color Collective is an initiative…

Started by Tamika Middleton

3 Nov 6
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Nova

MANA Conference in Pacific Grove, CA

Just wondering if any one will be attending the upcoming MANA conference. I will be heading down and would love to connect with some other…

Started by Nova

2 Oct 19
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maia

outlaw midwives

hi there! so earlier this year i was contemplating my own path as a doula and birth worker and a friend asked me to write a manifesta for a…

Started by maia

4 Oct 12
Reply by Aremisa

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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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