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Sharing stories about how collectively we can transform the lives of doulas and the families they serve in Portland.
Doula Debrief Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: Beyond the Birth Room: Intersectional Advocacy in Community Birth Work with Nia Harris
October 5, 2026Season 2, Episode 3: Beyond the Birth Room - Intersectional Advocacy in Community Birth Work with Nia HarrisJoin us as we discuss how aspiring doulas and birth workers can explore advocacy, ancestral knowledge, and the idea that there are many valid...
Doula Debrief Podcast Season 2, Episode 2: Reclaiming Roots – How Cultural Traditions Are Healing Modern Black Maternal Care with Shafia Monroe
September 28, 2026 Season 2, Episode 2:Reclaiming Roots - How Cultural Traditions Are Healing Modern Black Maternal Care with Kimberly Porter-Ukeje & Shafia MonroeTune in for this inspiring conversation with renowned midwife Mama Shafia and the CEO of CDA,...
Doula Debrief Podcast Season 2, Episode 1: We’re Back! 5 years of Building Community Doula Alliance
September 21, 2026 Season 2, Episode 1: The Doula Debrief Podcast is Back! Join us as we reflect on the growth, achievements, and future plans of the organization! About This EpisodeWelcome back to the Doula Debrief Podcast! In this exciting season two opener, we...
Why Oregon Needs More Black Lactation Consultants
Every August, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. But from August 25–31, we acknowledge Black Breastfeeding and how deeply important it is not just for black families but for the reputation and advancement of maternal health care. Black Breastfeeding Week...
Medicaid Doula Coverage in Oregon: What SB 1568 Means for Maternal Health Equity
The United States is currently facing a profound, escalating maternal health crisis. What makes this crisis particularly devastating is its unequal toll, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations [1][2]. As public health advocates seek high-value...
Juneteenth, a Reproductive Justice story.
When the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were given their freedom two years after the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19th, 1865, bodily autonomy and human rights proved to be an ongoing struggle for the newly freed Black population in the United States....
