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Doula That!

· Current events, menopause, and beverages. 0:08

o Denise Bolds shares her drink of choice, French onion bone broth, and discusses its benefits for intermittent fasting.

o Ravae Sinclair share her drink of choice, sweet tea with Apple Crown Royal. 

· Breastfeeding organization's apology for promoting expensive postpartum service. 2:24

o Organization apologizes for inflammatory blog post and seeks context for further harm assessment.

o Executive director criticizes luxury breastfeeding facility for excluding marginalized communities.

o Ravae Sinclair highlights the importance of recognizing health equity issues in lactation support, particularly for families who cannot afford postpartum convalescent places like Boram.

o Denise Bolds agrees and suggests that the article could have provided more community resources for lactation support beyond Boram, to make it more accessible and inclusive for all families.

· Doula skills and techniques for new doulas. 9:38

o Doulas seek advice on how to build trust and communication with clients beyond initial interviews.

o Doula uses prenatal questionnaire and checklists to help families prepare for meetings and educate them on birth preferences.

· Doula skills, active listening, and prenatal questionnaires. 13:28

o Ravae Sinclair uses the prenatal questionnaire to gather information about the client's preferences and expectations, while also assessing their listening and communication skills.

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of doulas being good listeners and assessors, and bringing balance to the conversation to ensure both partners are heard and involved in the decision-making process.

o Doulas should prioritize active listening and making the conversation about the birthing family to build trust and rapport.

o Zoom can still provide valuable information through body language and facial expressions, even when cameras are turned off or not fully engaged.

o Parents share personal experiences and concerns during prenatal questionnaire, with the goal of creating a space for self-expression and decision-making.

· Giving undivided attention during virtual calls. 21:02

o Speakers emphasize the importance of giving undivided attention to clients during virtual meetings, even if it means finding a quiet space or turning off distractions.

o Doulas should prioritize clients' needs and demonstrate their focus and expertise to instill confidence and trust.

· Celebrity postpartum behavior and pressure to "snap back". 23:54

o Ravae Sinclair notes the trend of celebrities and influencers promoting immediate postpartum exercise, despite the potential risks to new mothers' health and well-being.

o Denise Bolds shares their personal experience of having a supportive village during their pregnancy and birth, contrasting with the lack of support many millennial clients face today.

o Naomi Osaka returned to the gym just a week after giving birth, sparking concerns about the pressure to snap back to pre-baby body quickly.

o Chrisean, a social media personality, also returned to the gym after having a baby, with some people praising her for her quick recovery and others criticizing her for promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

· Postpartum care and pressure to return to pre-birth shape. 29:10

o Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of taking time to heal after childbirth, highlighting the higher mortality rate for black and brown women during the first 42 days post-birth.

o Denise Bolds discusses the pressure on new mothers, particularly those with endorsements and contracts, to return to their pre-pregnancy state quickly, citing the need to challenge this cultural expectation.

· Postpartum care and the challenges faced by black women. 32:00

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of postpartum recovery for Black women, highlighting the multiple physiological changes their bodies undergo during birth and the need for rest and self-care.

o Denise Bolds argues that Black women should not be expected to return to their pre-pregnancy state immediately after birth, but rather should prioritize their own healing and well-being.

o Ravae Sinclair discusses the challenges faced by women athletes, particularly those under contract with companies like Nike (Tori Bowie and Allison Felix), who may feel pressure to get back in shape quickly after childbirth.

o Denise Bolds shares the story of Tori Bowie, a long-distance runner who passed away after giving birth, highlighting the need to address the mental and physical toll of pregnancy and childbirth on athletes.

· Postpartum care and body image after childbirth. 38:09

o Ravae Sinclair shares a story about influencer, Chrisean, a young mom who was criticized for not knowing how to use a baby carrier, highlighting the importance of village mentality and using our influence for good.

o Denise Bolds shares their own experience with postpartum care, mentioning that their mom was protective but also taught them how to breastfeed and recognize their baby's cues.

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of self-care during the postpartum phase, encouraging new mothers to "get to know yourself again" and embrace their new identity.

o Ravae Sinclair agrees, noting that external motivations to look a certain way can distract from the importance of rest and self-care during this time.

· Postpartum care and self-care for black women. 44:12

o Black women's bodies are complex and carry epigenetics and PTSD, leading to overextension and postpartum struggles.

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of considering strategy when deciding how to spend time and money at conferences as a birth worker.

· Conference attendance for doulas. 47:39

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of contact hours and continuing education units for black birth workers, citing the need for leverage in the industry.

o Denise Bolds evaluates the conference theme and speaker lineup, looking for alignment with their expertise and the needs of black and brown doulas.

o Doulas must navigate conferences to build leverage, skills, and reputation.

o Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of attending conferences to learn about research and its practical applications in birth work.

o Ravae Sinclair encourages doulas to continue seeking education and networking opportunities, even during the pandemic.

· Improving Black conferences and birth worker training. 54:13

o Ravae Sinclair encourages Black conference attendees to prioritize quality over quantity, seeking diverse perspectives and resources to elevate the field of Black birth work.

o Denise Bolds highlights the need for Black birth workers to have leverage and competency, which requires raising the bar of expectation for conference presentations and resources.

· Access and leverage for black doulas in the industry. 57:15

o Ravae Sinclair struggled to obtain continuing education credits from a conference, requiring multiple emails and effort.

o Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of credentials for access to spaces and places, highlighting the need for organizations to understand and respect the value of these credentials.

o Denise Bolds discusses the importance of leverage for Black doulas, citing their lack of representation in continuing education and the need for accessible, approved conferences to increase their credibility and earning potential.

o Ravae Sinclair shares their frustration with a conference that failed to deliver on promised contact hours, highlighting the need for improved execution and communication from event organizers.

· The importance of in-person continuing education for doulas. 1:02:51

o Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of continuing education for doulas, citing personal experience with delayed credentialing impacting their work.

o Ravae Sinclair encourages doulas to prioritize in-person conferences for maximum learning experience and professional growth.

· Black birth workers and their experiences. 1:05:08

o Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of in-person connections for birth workers, citing emotional relief and connection as key benefits.

o Denise Bolds, owner of Black Women Do VBAC, highlights the value of virtual trainings for Black and Brown doulas, emphasizing the need for accredited contact hours and a safe space for community building.

o Danielle Lugrand is a certified doula, midwife, and peanut ball Ambassador with her own maneuver named after her.

o Speakers are proud of Danielle's achievements and admire her work in the birth community.

· Black birth worker organization and Changemaker award. 1:10:07

o Ravae Sinclair is excited that NAABB received the Changemaker award from the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine for their work with promoting Black midwives and birth worker leadership.

o Denise Bolds expresses their love for NAABB and its mission to advance Black birth practices.

o Denise Bolds highlights the work of NAABB, a Black birth worker organization, providing scholarship opportunities, social media engagement, and a "Black Birthing Bill of Rights" for their clients.

o Ravae Sinclair announces the launch of a new podcast component that they would answer doula questions where they will answer questions from listeners and provide support to new doulas in the space.

Show Links & Resources

National Birth & Postpartum Professionals-www.natlbirthpostpartumpros.com

Black Women Do VBAC- https://www.blackwomendovbac.com/

Boram- https://boramcare.com/

Link to Breastfeeding classes- https://www.birth-connections.com/services/

Chrisean’s Birth video on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/p/CwwArcesvXo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

NAABB’s website and link to Black Birthing Bill of Rights- https://thenaabb.org/black-birthing-bill-of-rights/

Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)-https://aihm.org/

Lugrand Sheet Pull -https://www.facebook.com/PremierBirthTools/posts/have-you-seen-this-trick-of-sheets-for-pushing-this-was-invented-by-one-of-our-p/7743879435683323/?locale=ms_MY&paipv=0&eav=AfZbF_snHrcd3DquKYyzZR8eee6ooPJxs6xbEveAZvJvfr5ZYfaMmoyeKMHhqkQoga4&_rdr

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Ravae Sinclair @birthconnections and natlbirthpostpartumpros

Denise Bolds @BoldDoula and @blackwomendovbac

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