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Subject: The problems of training and privilege
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What's In Your Doula Bag?
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2010 Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum & Annual Meeting

February 26, 2010 to February 27, 2010 – The Radison Inn and Hotel Suites
Black Midwives and Healer's Conference

October 8, 2010 at 8am to October 10, 2010 at 3pm – California

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Aremisa commented on Muneera Fontaine's blog post 'Deep South Calls in Iran to Cure It's Health Blues...'

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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Deep South Calls in Iran to Cure It's Health Blues...

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Muneera Fontaine replied to Muneera Fontaine's discussion 'Subject: The problems of training and privilege'

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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Muneera Fontaine replied to Darcel's discussion 'Where do I start?'

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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Muneera Fontaine commented on Pastor:Jeanette Flowers's blog post 'HOLIDAY BLESSING TO ALL ON DOULAS OF COLOR'

Thank you for the beautiful post I can tell you put alot of work into this!

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Ifetayo Jacqueline Scott White commented on Muneera Fontaine's video 'Birth Without Violence Trailer'

Frederick LeBoyer is a master. Thank you, Muneera, for sharing this wonderful clip.

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Muneera Fontaine replied to Muneera Fontaine's discussion 'Free Advertising'

Blackrefer.com You can list yourself for free by emailing the admin your website information. Good resource and not too many listings under maternity....

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Teaching Black Women To Embrace Breast-Feeding

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Tamara commented on Muneera Fontaine's blog post 'Thought Provoking Blog post...'

I read the blog and while I can understand her train of thought I believe its more about the where the doula is in her evolution. I selected Birth Arts International as a training program because it didn't feel like a curriculum that was about me co…

December 19

Tracey Tolan commented on Muneera Fontaine's blog post 'Thought Provoking Blog post...'

Great topic. I work with lot of teen mothers in hospitals. I have had doctors ask my clients to write a report of what I do. I have seen LVN's come in and try explain medical procedures and comfort the mom about the hospitals procedures. My feeling…

December 19

Aremisa commented on Muneera Fontaine's video 'Look What They Gone Done To Birth'

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Like to Talk about Birth?

BirthTV wants to interview Inspirational and Informative guests. Interested in being featured? contact BirthTV@gmail.com or www.naturalbirthinstitute.com

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Look What They Gone Done To Birth

A spoken word piece performed by Earth Lande.

December 17

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Deep South Calls in Iran to Cure It's Health Blues...

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 the world....enjoy the interesting article I can see why we haven't been hearing about this one but I am eager to hear the results once it's up and running...

The article can be found… Continue

Posted on December 28, 2009 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

Teaching Black Women To Embrace Breast-Feeding

To see full article with photos and video check it out on NPR

by Jennifer Ludden

December 23, 2009

American mothers as a whole do not breast-feed their babies as much as health experts would like, but African-American moms have the lowest rates of all — by some measures, they are half as likely to nurse as whites and Hispanics.

The federal government, some hospitals and nonprofits are trying differe… Continue

Posted on December 23, 2009 at 3:24pm —

Like to Talk about Birth?

BirthTV wants to interview Inspirational and Informative guests.
Interested in being featured?
contact BirthTV@gmail.com or www.naturalbirthinstitute.com

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 10:40am —

Thought Provoking Blog post...

Sooo-I have been reading one of our sistah-member's blog-Guerrilla Mama Medicine and her most recent post (see hyperlink) is titled, "Getting Used" and discusses whether or not we doulas are pawns of the medical system... It really made me stop and think about what my role has been in the mainly hospital births that I have attended... have I been using the master's tools in the master's house? Hmmm.… Continue

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 11:54pm — 5 Comments

Grounding Exercise to Connect With Your Baby In-Utero

As you proceed with this exercise be aware that each of us receives intuitive information differently. Be open to what you are feeling, knowing, hearing, and seeing as you play with this exercise. Also remember, the more you employ this exercise the richer your experience will become.

Establishing the Connection

1. Take a deep breath as you ground your body. To ground, make an imaginary connection between the base of your spine as wide as your hips to the center of the earth. You may wish to p… Continue

Posted on November 15, 2009 at 11:37pm — 1 Comment

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At 12:49am on December 19, 2009, Isa Beaulieu said…: Thank you for the compliment and welcome. And thank you for the valuable resources you've posted. I just got done reading all of the forums. ; )

At 3:14pm on December 12, 2009, Ash Johnsdottir said…: Thank you for the welcome!

At 5:24pm on December 5, 2009, Kimberley Traylor said…: Thansk Muneera I think we are both EQUALLY happy!

At 12:09pm on December 3, 2009, Jeanine Valrie said…: thanks for creating this beautiful space. thanks for the welcome!

At 3:24pm on December 2, 2009, Aisha Domingue said…: Thanks! glad to be here. that's my son Lamine. I am on another ning site for parents, and I can't figure out how to have a different profile picture for each site. Oh well! gotta get a picture of both of us up there.

At 2:01am on November 21, 2009, Vanessa J. Anton said…: Thank You for the great welcome! You also have a vibrant pic, I love it!

At 2:23pm on November 18, 2009, breathoflight said…: Thank you for the welcome and positivity!

At 8:46pm on November 11, 2009, Tamara said…: Hello Muneera, here are my details

Tamara Wrenn, Founder & Executive Director
All Things Birth
Servicing women during the childbearing year
914-595-2065
www.justuswomen.org

At 10:52pm on November 6, 2009, Tanya Malcolm said…: Greetings
I am participating in the current AAMI's childbirthreadingroom. I am so pleased that you mentioned it here. Are there any other Canadian Doulas here? I Do have a business. I run a small maternity store and support centre. I offer my doula services, childbirth education, and run a pregnancy outreach program. The photo is from the health and wellness fair. I intend on bringing the state of maternal health care to the attention of other holistic practioners. Since natural childbirth is in jeopardy, I try to network with other professionals who are in tune with a whole body health approach. I encourage other doulas to participate in their local health and wellness fairs, facilitate workshops and network with those who practice medicine and live in the way we want our mamas to birth...naturally.
Respect,

Tanya Malcolm
Womb To Grow Boutique & Support Centre
www.wombtogrowinfernie.com

At 3:08pm on November 6, 2009, Paola Giraldo said…: Hello Muneera, I saw in your email update that someone is looking for a doula in Colombia, SA? can you please guide me to that person? Thank you!