Black Maternal Health and the Black Midwifery Tradition

Episode 2 April 06, 2021 00:53:13
Black Maternal Health and the Black Midwifery Tradition
On The Square
Black Maternal Health and the Black Midwifery Tradition

Apr 06 2021 | 00:53:13

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Show Notes

In this episode, Sapelo Square Arts and Culture Editor Ambata Kazi-Nance speaks with renowned midwife and doula educator Shafia Monroe about the historic Black midwife tradition in the United States and how contemporary birthworkers are implementing these traditions to improve birth outcomes for Black mothers and families.

Credits:
On the Square theme music was created by Fanatik OnBeats.
Artwork was created by Scheme of Things Graphics.

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