Tag: midwifery
According to her midwife Jana, Mira’s was a textbook birth: it was quite fast, even for a second birth, and proceeded without any complications. In reflecting on her…
I wanted to highlight something about imagery, history and Black midwives that I think is crucial, since I’ve been seeing more and more people talk about them in…
I’ve had a ton of conversations about breastfeeding and PhD work with my life coach, friends and colleagues. After mulling over everything for some time I’m here, working…
Back in March I took my general exams for graduate school and officially became a PhD Candidate! Make no … Continue reading →
I have various things to consider when I share information on this blog — starting with my own history and … Continue reading →
I published this original post just the other day. Since then I’ve had quite a few more thoughts to add, … Continue reading →
I’ll be in Jackson, Mississippi next month giving a presentation during the More Sharing African American Midwife Stories. This is a … Continue reading →
I recently watched this video “UnBreaking Birth” – a lecture by Ryan McAllister. It is basically a version of the lecture I have given a couple of times…
I recently watched this video “UnBreaking Birth” – a lecture by Ryan McAllister. It is basically a version of the lecture I have given a couple of times…
I recently watched this video “UnBreaking Birth” – a lecture by Ryan McAllister. It is basically a version of the lecture I have given a couple of times…
I recently watched this video “UnBreaking Birth” – a lecture by Ryan McAllister. It is basically a version of the lecture I have given a couple of times…
Choice and the assigning of value in the practices and crafting of life-giving work In healthy birthing initiatives described by, among others, the World Health Organization, emphasis has…
Mounia during the Day of the Dead fiestaNovember 2014 Today’s post is a guest article from anthropologist Mounia El Kotni. Mounia’s “Notes from the Field” appeared in the…
Mounia during the Day of the Dead fiestaNovember 2014 Today’s post is a guest article from anthropologist Mounia El Kotni. Mounia’s “Notes from the Field” appeared in the…
Mounia during the Day of the Dead fiestaNovember 2014 Today’s post is a guest article from anthropologist Mounia El Kotni. Mounia’s “Notes from the Field” appeared in the…
Mounia during the Day of the Dead fiestaNovember 2014 Today’s post is a guest article from anthropologist Mounia El Kotni. Mounia’s “Notes from the Field” appeared in the…