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
Our Partnership is the Centerpiece | Rashida, Part 2
In this episode of Bearing Birth, we continue our conversation with Rashida Quinn, the Program Director of the Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon and host of two powerful podcasts, Black Care Matters and Dark Matters. Rashida, a former doula, poet, and advocate for restorative justice, joins us to discuss her postpartum journey as part of an interracial couple navigating complex decisions to protect the wellbeing of her young family.
In part two of this conversation, Rashida offers a candid perspective on the Black experience in a healthcare system deeply rooted in systemic racism. Her insights shed light on the emotional and social challenges of postpartum life, particularly for BIPOC mothers and birthing individuals.
Resources and support groups for BIPOC individuals, as well as those mentioned by Rashida, are included in the description below. We hope you find this conversation as impactful as we did.
Tune in and enjoy part two with Rashida!
Resources with Support Groups:
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Black Moms Connect
Shades of Blue Project
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
Postpartum Support International Support Groups for BIPOC People
Black Moms Connection (Facebook Group)
Resources Mentioned by Rashida:
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
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!
