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Do you want to write about birth?
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Examiner.com is an online news source that is quickly becoming one of the most recognized and fastest-growing local web destinations on the Internet. Examiners are credible, passionate and knowledgea…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aqiylah Collins Dec 26.
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Full Circle Doula Conference!
March 20, 2010 from 9am to 5pm – The Community Health Education Center
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Darcel, that is cutting it close. Last year, a woman attended the Harlem doula training with her weeks-old son. It worked out well for her but certainly isn't the right decision for everyone. There are lots of other training options out there too. I…
Greetings!
I am committed to increasing the voices of women of color in general and doulas in particular to be heard in the public media. So, if there is anyone who is considering writing for Examiner.com about birth (or any other topic) but needs…
Hi Darcel,
Congratulations on all that you already do - mother, wife, homeschooling, sister-friend and so much more. Your life is so rich and yet like so many women, you yearn to share that richness with women (and families) during this sacred time…
Full Circle Doula Conference! at The Community Health Education Center
March 20, 2010 from 9am to 5pm
For all doulas! This conference is in the planning stages. Registration and more details will be coming soon. If you have a workshop in mind or are willing to deliver one, please contact me directly at 503.515.8149.
- Full Circle Doula Training in Richmond, VA on May 13, 2010 to May 16, 2010
- Full Circle Doula Training in Atlanta, GA on April 15, 2010 to April 18, 2010
- Full Circle Doula Training in Portland, OR on February 18, 2010 to February 21, 2010
If you've been accepted as an Examiner and need ideas about how to increase page views to your birth articles, please contact me directly at aqiylah@qitowellness.com. I've got some thoughts and experience to share. We want you to be heard!
Yea! I spend about 6 hours a week writing between 3-4 articles, depending on the rest of my schedule. Articles can be long or short, depending on your time, topic, etc. They do need to be written in the third person (no use of "I") as the expectatio…
I think I'll go ahead and apply. How much time do you think you spend on this per week? How long do your articles typically need to be?
How is it going, Aremisa? Is there some way that I can help?
Great Tamara! Please let me know how I can support you.
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I'm tapping into the doula network for two things -
I need help connecting pregnant women with a midwife in Ohio and a doula in Colombia (So. Am). Any help with either of these is greatly appreciated.
Full Circle Doula Training is going to Montgomery, AL in early December. I'm looking for a few good sisters - local experts in the areas of prenatal nutrition, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding to present. Also need to contact three 6-7 month pregnant Alabama women who want to learn (at no… Continue
I need help connecting pregnant women with a midwife in Ohio and a doula in Colombia (So. Am). Any help with either of these is greatly appreciated.
Full Circle Doula Training is going to Montgomery, AL in early December. I'm looking for a few good sisters - local experts in the areas of prenatal nutrition, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding to present. Also need to contact three 6-7 month pregnant Alabama women who want to learn (at no… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 4:40pm —
Aspen Women's Center policy
This photo has been getting a lot of comments since posting on Ricki Lake's website. Apparently a few folks actually called the clinic to ask about the policy but were unsuccessful at having a discussion. My daughter shared the photo on Facebook with the following comment:
"The only good thing about this sign is that it lets every woman considering having her child there know exactly what the deal is. She doesn't even have to waste her time trying to have a non medicalized birth with these p… Continue
"The only good thing about this sign is that it lets every woman considering having her child there know exactly what the deal is. She doesn't even have to waste her time trying to have a non medicalized birth with these p… Continue
Posted on October 21, 2009 at 3:59am — 3 Comments
Freebirthing, an underground movement now in the spotlight
The article Freebirthing: an underground movement now in the spotlight was written by Andrea Gardiner, the friend of a close friend.
Although I'd heard of unassisted birth (without medical supervision from doctors or midwives), I had never heard the term "freebirthing" until now. The publicity of this unfortunat… Continue
Although I'd heard of unassisted birth (without medical supervision from doctors or midwives), I had never heard the term "freebirthing" until now. The publicity of this unfortunat… Continue
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 11:13am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:51pm on December 26, 2009,
Darcel said…
- Looking forward to getting to know you better.
- At 3:13pm on September 24, 2009,
Aremisa said… - Thank you sis! I will continue to do the same for you. This is so exciting.
- At 12:10pm on September 22, 2009,
Aremisa said…
- Peace sis! Just wanted to let you know that my first article is on examiner.com. I will post it on the site in a minute and give you my id #. Thank you for that info. So far I am enjoying writing for them.
- At 9:01am on September 7, 2009,
Amadoma Bediako said… - I am glad to hear that your mom is doing better. I figured that you were busy and may not have gotten the message. Perhaps the sister thought that I didn't still need to talk to you since she gave me Shafia's address. In any event I will touch base with you soon.
- At 9:49am on September 6, 2009,
Amadoma Bediako said…
- Please forgive me! I meant to begin with a Welcome to Doulas of Color!!!
- At 9:47am on September 6, 2009,
Amadoma Bediako said…
- Greetings Aqiylah,
I called you a few weeks ago to get Sister Shafia's address. You were on another line and I have been meaning to call you again since I never heard from you. I got Shafia's address from the sister who took my call, but I wanted to make sure that you received the package that I sent you. Based on what you told me regarding certification, I expected to receive something around the 2nd of September. I hope you received what I sent and I hope it was all ok.
I have been adding to the requirements even though the package was sent already. I attended an additional birth and participated in Claudia Booker's Childbirth Education session in D.C. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
- At 12:07am on September 6, 2009,
Shantae Johnson said… - Yes we do I miss all of the ICTC crew.
- At 12:18pm on September 5, 2009,
Aremisa said…
- But of course I will be your friend....LOL thank you for the request. Good to have you!
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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.…
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…
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…
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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