You are listening to episode 15, part 3 of the Bookworm Series: Where we are reading chapters from Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy & Childbirth. Edited by Julia Chinyere Oparah & Alicia D. Bonaparte.In this episode, we explore “Birthing Freedom: Black American Midwifery and Liberation Struggles” written by Ruth Hays.

This powerful chapter traces the history of black midwives in slavery, after emancipation, and during contemporary times. Hays explains that by reviving these community-building practices, black birthing women can benefit in a myriad of ways.There are SO MANY incredible chapters in this book! I struggled deciding which chapters to feature in this series considering there are so many that are noteworthy. If you are wanting to dive into this book with the support and accountability of a community to back you up- join me and Tabitha Thomas, a bi-racial politicized healer & somatic coach as we launch the first session of the Birth Bruja BookClub. Starting in September 2019, we will join with folks across the country to dive into the featured book of this series- Birthing Justice. Go to BirthBruja.com to learn more.Without further delay…let’s dive back in..

Music: “Lullaby’ by Tasha

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