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157: Postpartum Psychosis, Changing the Law, Advocating for Women

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisAugust 5, 20192KViews0Likes0Comments
Today’s show is a fascinating discussion about the law and postpartum psychosis. My guests helped usher a new law through the Illinois legislature, and the bill became law in January 2018. It’s the first criminal law in the nation to recognize the effects of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, so we’re digging into what it…

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101: Black Women Birthing Justice with Prof. Chinyere Oparah & Dr. Sayida Peprah

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 28, 20182KViews0Likes0Comments
Have you ever considered how the themes of racial injustice and disempowerment of women might be played out in the birthing room? This is especially true for black women, many of whom are experiencing fear-based coercion at the hands of their maternal healthcare providers. Today’s show explores the findings of a recent research project and…

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