Bearing Birth
A birth story podcast highlighting the emotional impact of birth, the immediate postpartum period, and the years beyond. Hosted by Jordan Monir, a postpartum doula and Sophie Holliday, a perinatal mental health therapist.
Jordan and Sophie aim to provide a platform for those who have experienced or supported childbirth in sharing their unique story. Both fierce advocates of mental health and community support, Jordan and Sophie attempt to reduce the stigma of openly discussing the challenges (and joys!) experienced in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Join us as we chat with a range of guests - from regular folks to birth workers - to explore the magic of healing through storytelling!
Bearing Birth
Pregnancy is a Struggly Sweet Thing | Rashida, Part 1
Join us in Part 1 of our conversation with Rashida Quinn, where we dive into her two pregnancies and birth stories of her daughters. Rashida is the program director of the Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon, also known as ABNAO. Rashida is also the host of two podcasts: the most recent being Black Care Matters and another podcast called Dark Matters, which are both linked below.
Rashida touches on the delicate balance of the challenges and joys of pregnancy and birth, her successful IUI experiences, and the importance of having a supportive team of Black women alongside her partner for her births.
We also discuss how systemic racism affects every aspect of life and how it especially contributes to the high maternal mortality rates for Black women.
Part 2 with Rashida will be out on October 16th where we will hear about her experience in postpartum. Thanks for listening!
Here are some links to many of the topics discussed in this episode:
Black Care Matters Podcast
blackcarematters.org
Dark Matter Podcast
Birth Kweens Podcast
Alliance of Black Nurses Association
Black Parent Initiative
Listen to Miriam Makeba
Healthy Birth Initiatives Portland
Serena William’s Birth Experience
Website: bearingbirthpodcast.com
Instagram: @BearingBirthPodcast
Email: bearingbirthpodcast@gmail.com
Free Bearing Birth Podcast Resources
To learn more about Jordan or her work as a postpartum doula, family photographer, or infant sleep specialist: bunandbundle.com
To learn more about Sophie or her work as a perinatal mental health therapist: midmaplestherapy.com
Share your birth story!
If you are interested in sharing your birth story with our podcast, please get in touch via email or DM us on Instagram! We’d love to hold space for your unique perspective. We can accommodate guests in-person or virtually from any location in the world!
