The Katt Is Out The Bag- It's the Year of Reveal

Doula That!

· Katt Williams' comedy special and 2024's revealing themes. 0:00

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss Katt Williams' comedy special, which they find refreshing and relevant to current events.

o They emphasize the importance of owning up to one's actions and being held accountable for hurting or stealing from others.

· Monique's career and race in the entertainment industry. 3:00

o Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss Mo’Nique's experience as a Black woman in the entertainment industry, with Denise expressing support for her truth-telling and Ravae acknowledging the challenges of parenting and forgiveness for Black women.

o Denise and Ravae analyze Mo’Nique's situation, highlighting the double standards faced by Black women in the industry and the lack of forgiveness for their choices.

o Mo’Nique discusses the challenges of being a Black woman in the entertainment industry, including the pressure to be perfect and the lack of collaboration between Black women in the same profession.

o Mo’Nique shares her personal experience of being mistreated by Oprah Winfrey, highlighting the need for Black women to work together and not see each other as competition.

· Black maternal health disparities and corruption in the medical industry. 7:27

o Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss how gossip and misinformation can spread quickly in their community, leading to schisms and conflicts.

o Both women prioritize truth and evidence in their interactions, seeking to collaborate and serve families in a more effective and compassionate manner.

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the financial gain from Black maternal health disparities, with Bolds noting that eradicating the issue would result in a billion-dollar loss for various industries.

o Bolds also mentions that there are towns built around prisons in upstate New York, highlighting the economic benefits of incarceration.

o Denise Bolds shares a story of a client who was induced by a doctor despite wanting a spontaneous vaginal birth, highlighting the need for doulas to advocate for their clients' choices.

o Bolds offers a certified training program for doulas to learn how to negotiate and advocate in instances of inductions, emphasizing the importance of empowering Black women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

· Bait and switch tactics in obstetrics. 14:52

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a doctor's unethical behavior towards a client, including bait-and-switch tactics and prioritizing financial gain over patient care.

o Denise Bolds, a doula, helps the client navigate the situation by reminding her of her birth preferences and encouraging her to trust her body, ultimately leading to a successful and empowering birth experience.

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a client's experience with a Black OB who tried to bait and switch her, highlighting the importance of awareness and precautions when choosing a provider.

o The doulas emphasize the value of having a supportive team during childbirth, particularly in navigating unexpected scenarios and ensuring a positive experience.

o Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss how the pandemic has changed the birth arena, with some positive and negative impacts.

o They highlight the power dynamics between hospitals and birth workers, with hospitals controlling and regulating birth, while birth workers are seen as a nuisance.

· Doula work during the pandemic and its impact on the profession. 22:38

o Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss the impact of the pandemic on the healthcare industry, including a shortage of physicians and nurses, and an increased demand for doulas and postpartum care specialists.

o The pandemic has revealed the need for more mental health support for healthcare workers, who are experiencing burnout and leaving the profession due to the intense and caustic environment in labor and delivery departments.

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the impact of the pandemic on the doula profession, with Ravae highlighting the importance of doulas in the birth space and Denise expressing her protectiveness over the title of doula.

o Both Ravae and Denise share their experiences with celebrities attempting to take on doula roles without proper training or experience, with Denise emphasizing the physical and emotional demands of the job.

· Doula work during the pandemic. 27:32

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the impact of the pandemic on the doula industry, highlighting the need for doulas to acknowledge and address the changes in the field.

o They emphasize the importance of doulas being aware of the trends and needs in the community, and providing relief and support to clients through their work.

o Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of collaboration and having hard conversations in leadership, particularly in the context of Black History Month.

o They emphasize the need to move forward unbothered and have heart conversations to understand the differences between millennial and pandemic train doulas.

How to find us:

Ravae

Sinclair: @birthconnections and @natlbirthpostpartumpros

Childbirth classes: www.birth-connections.com/services

Denise

Bolds: @BoldDoula and @blackwomendovbac

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