RECOMMENDED
learn more about
Granny Midwives from
The Black Midwifery Collective,
“The History That Explains Today’s Shortage of Black Midwives” in
Time Magazine by Anika Nayak, and
The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans by Michelle Goodwin, published by the ACLU.
read about
“Black Subjectivity and the Origins of American Gynecology” in the African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS).
visit the
Doula Medicaid Project for information on state and federal efforts to expand access to doula care, as well as research and publications on Medicaid coverage. note the
NYC Standards for Respectful Care at Birthto understand current local policy frameworks.
access the
Black Maternal Health Resource Guide from the Love Delivered Partnership between the Mama Glow Foundation and Carol’s Daughter for a collection of varied media resources on the Black Maternal Health Crisis and Medical Racism.
explore
Mama Glow Foundation and
Mama Glow to learn more about doula advocacy and trainings.
connect with
the Queer Doula Network for a directory of queer full spectrum birthworkers.
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