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But over time, this changed. Ellie Rose Mattoon explores the history of midwifery care in the two countries. In the 19th century, the US and the UK had similar rates of midwife-attended births. But over time, this changed. Ellie Rose Mattoon explores the history of midwifery care in the two countries. Stories & ConversationsWatchCoping with a Postpartum Heart Attack Wakisha Stewart, a mother, wife, and nurse, shares her experience of having a postpartum heart attack at the age of 31. Wakisha Stewart, a mother, wife, and nurse, shares her experience of having a postpartum heart attack at the age of 31. ResourcesWatchLighting the Lanterns: Birth as a Portal to Liberation In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers. In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers. ResourcesReadIt’s Time to Talk about Miscarriage and the Workplace How can we navigate the workplace after pregnancy loss, when so much silence and stigma still surround miscarriage? Jennifer Maerz draws from her personal experience and expert knowledge to provide guidance on how to heal amid the demands of work. How can we navigate the workplace after pregnancy loss, when so much silence and stigma still surround miscarriage? Jennifer Maerz draws from her personal experience and expert knowledge to provide guidance on how to heal amid the demands of work. ResourcesReadThe National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice on Reproductive Justice In this brief overview, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice defines reproductive justice in solidarity with Black activists, and discusses the concept in light of the reproductive health and rights of Latine communities. In this brief overview, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice defines reproductive justice in solidarity with Black activists, and discusses the concept in light of the reproductive health and rights of Latine communities. Stories & ConversationsReadCMV During Pregnancy: The Virus Risk No One Taught Me About Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Stories & ConversationsReadCatherine Cho on Postpartum Psychosis Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son. Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son. ResourcesReadBreastfeeding & Heart Health Can breastfeeding reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease? The American Heart Association describes the many ways that breastfeeding benefits both babies and birthing parents. Can breastfeeding reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease? The American Heart Association describes the many ways that breastfeeding benefits both babies and birthing parents. ResourcesReadCriminalization of Pregnancy Has Already Been Happening Abortion bans criminalize pregnant people. This NPR piece explains how, and traces the history of criminalizing pregnancy over the last 50 years. Abortion bans criminalize pregnant people. This NPR piece explains how, and traces the history of criminalizing pregnancy over the last 50 years. ResourcesReadThe Rise of Indigenous Doulas A network of indigenous doulas in Washington shows how Indigenous knowledge and experience foster healthier pregnancies and birth outcomes within Native communities. A network of indigenous doulas in Washington shows how Indigenous knowledge and experience foster healthier pregnancies and birth outcomes within Native communities. ResourcesReadJailed and Pregnant: What the Roe Repeal Means for Incarcerated People What are the consequences of the Dobbs decision on incarcerated people? This Q&A fact sheet reviews the availability of reproductive health care in prisons and jails. What are the consequences of the Dobbs decision on incarcerated people? This Q&A fact sheet reviews the availability of reproductive health care in prisons and jails. ResourcesReadBlack Women, Reproductive Justice, and Environmental Justice We have the right to form and raise families in safe, healthy environments that are free of toxic chemicals. This fact sheet from “In Our Own Voice” shows how reproductive justice and environmental justice intersect. We have the right to form and raise families in safe, healthy environments that are free of toxic chemicals. 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