
BirthWork
Everyone walking this planet is born from someone — yet we rarely celebrate the people and the work of bringing new life into this world. In the face of persistent threats to maternal health, community-led solutions, policies, and movements are paving pathways toward better birth outcomes. In this podcast, we’ll dig into the work happening today by tremendous individuals to ensure generations of thriving and striving communities. You'll hear directly from leaders, organizers, and birthworkers as they share what it takes to confront barriers to health and wellbeing and celebrate the transformation of birth for individuals, families, communities, states, and our nation. Together, we will reimagine what birth experiences can be.
Podcasting since 2023 • 6 episodes
BirthWork
Latest Episodes
Breaking the Silence: Storytelling as a Tool for Addressing Maternal Health
In this episode of BirthWork, we explore the transformative power of storytelling in addressing maternal health in Detroit. AMCHP host Kameron Jones is joined by Alethia Carr and Princella Graham from Project Detroit Voices for Life to discuss ...
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Episode 5
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Rising Above: Maternal Health and Doula Resilience in Jackson's Water Crisis
In this episode of BirthWork, Candice Simon speaks with Tara Shaw to explore the unique challenges of maternal care in Mississippi, particularly in the context of the water crisis and ongoing water quality issues in Jackson, Mississippi. Tara h...
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Episode 4
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Supporting Teen Parents
On this episode of BirthWork, our hosts discuss how to best support teen parents and reduce teen pregnancy with two doulas and maternal health advocates. Our guest speakers touch on their personal experiences to address the quality, safety, and...
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Episode 3
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Supporting The Doula, Featuring Ankita Patel
With the continuing shortage of maternal health care providers, doulas are filling in the gaps to respectfully support families in navigating systems of care before, during, and after childbirth. The importance of offsetting the emotional burde...
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Episode 2
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39:54

What Makes A Doula, Featuring Marna Armstead
Birthworkers have been attending pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum for centuries. In the 21st century, birthworkers, such as doulas, continue to provide vital support to mothers while simultaneously addressing challenges faced by communitie...
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Episode 2
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