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This podcast episode from Sexing History explores the history of advocacy of Black doulas, midwives, and other birth attendants. ResourcesReadThe Historical Significance of Black Doulas and Midwives This blog post, from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, celebrates the unsung work of African American birth workers, including doulas and midwives. This blog post, from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, celebrates the unsung work of African American birth workers, including doulas and midwives. ResourcesReadJennie Joseph on the Importance of Black Midwives Jennie Joseph, a Black certified professional midwife, an educator, and a Time 2022 Woman of the Year, discusses her calling to midwifery. Jennie Joseph, a Black certified professional midwife, an educator, and a Time 2022 Woman of the Year, discusses her calling to midwifery. ResourcesReadLessons from Black Midwives Six Black midwives share their insights and experiences in the face of today's worsening maternal and infant mortality rates. Six Black midwives share their insights and experiences in the face of today's worsening maternal and infant mortality rates. ResourcesListenHow Epidurals Can Affect Breastfeeding Adriana Lozada, host of the Birthful Podcast, talks with Dianne Cassidy, a lactation consultant, about how epidurals can impact the feeding relationship. Adriana Lozada, host of the Birthful Podcast, talks with Dianne Cassidy, a lactation consultant, about how epidurals can impact the feeding relationship. ResourcesReadNuchal Cords (Umbilical Cord Around the Neck): The Perfect Scapegoat Midwife Dr. Rachel Reed explains the common occurence of nuchal cords, in which a baby is born with the umbilical cord around the neck. Midwife Dr. Rachel Reed explains the common occurence of nuchal cords, in which a baby is born with the umbilical cord around the neck. Stories & ConversationsReadThe Home Waterbirth of Ava Skye A woman shares the story of giving birth to her daughter via waterbirth, beginning with the loss of her mucus plug. A woman shares the story of giving birth to her daughter via waterbirth, beginning with the loss of her mucus plug. Stories & ConversationsReadAfter a Full Day in Labor, I Was Ready to Meet My Son A woman shares her labor and delivery story, from her first contractions to giving birth 23 hours later. A woman shares her labor and delivery story, from her first contractions to giving birth 23 hours later. ResourcesListenJen Kamel on Understanding Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBACs) Former content expert Jen Kamel discusses the facts and language around vaginal birth after caesarean alongside her personal experience, in order to dispel the myths around VBAC and make our own empowered choices. Former content expert Jen Kamel discusses the facts and language around vaginal birth after caesarean alongside her personal experience, in order to dispel the myths around VBAC and make our own empowered choices. ResourcesReadVBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Basics An overview from Childbirth Connection to aid you in determining whether a VBAC or C-section will be best for you and your child. An overview from Childbirth Connection to aid you in determining whether a VBAC or C-section will be best for you and your child. ResourcesReadVaginal Birth after Three or More Cesareans After someone has three or more prior cesareans, is vaginal birth an option? What does the evidence say? After someone has three or more prior cesareans, is vaginal birth an option? What does the evidence say? ResourcesReadThirteen Myths About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) This article answers frequently asked questions about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). This article answers frequently asked questions about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). 1 2 3 4 5