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137: Healthier Birth Outcomes from Black Moms and Babies

BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastFebruary 11, 2019473Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why are birth outcomes for black women in the US so much different than for white women? The statistics are shocking, and we should all be concerned about this disparity. What can be done about it? Today’s show dives deep into the problem and possible solutions. Alexandra Samuel-Sturgess, LCSW, is passionate about possible solutions…

118: Latina Mothers and Perinatal Mental Health

BIPOC, PodcastSeptember 24, 2018429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susana Marquez, LMFT, is the founder of Me Myself N Mommy Therapeutic Services, a private practice in Long Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Latina maternal mental health. Due to her personal struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, Susana opened up a practice that specializes in providing education, support, and resources to Latina mothers and…

114: Minority Maternal Mental Health

BIPOC, PodcastAugust 27, 2018486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you think there is a specific need for therapists of color to help African-American women and other women of color who are PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) sufferers? You may not think race, ethnicity and culture are factors to be considered in this treatment, but it can be–mostly due to stigmas, access, and…

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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 28, 2018301Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

77: Caribbean Mothers & Perinatal Mental Health

BIPOC, PodcastNovember 13, 2017385Views 0Likes 0Comments

Caribbean Mothers and Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter One of the important pieces of understanding perinatal mental health, is putting it in the context of culture, immigration and other socio-cultural factors. When we use the culture to inform healing, a depth of relief and understanding happens. Today we will learn a bit more……

32: Supporting Asian American Moms

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJanuary 2, 2017317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dr. Juli Fraga Asian American Moms: Cultural Sensitivity in the perinatal period. In this episode, we discuss maternal mental health in the context of Asian cultures. There are many different cultures under the banner of Asian American, so we are giving an overview of some cultural considerations to keep in mind when supporting an Asian American mother. We…