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01/08/2019

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"The more of us there are in medical careers, the more research we’re going to get. We have to build up our numbers so we can lead the research to get the care we need."

03/30/2018

An important reminder as we approach the end of March. Whatever you are celebrating this weekend, may it be filled with joy and relaxation.

03/26/2018

Happy Birth Worker Week 2018! :)

Words by: Christi Trimble.

08/21/2017

When it comes to giving birth, and being supported during that time by medical professionals, expectant parents face a world full of binaries, like being a woman or a man, mom or dad. What about th…

07/12/2017

In a nutshell, Midwives "catch" and Doulas coach. Together we nurture and support, and this is a required read!
“As a caregiver, don’t make assumptions about identity based on presentation,” they said. “As humans we are categorizing all the time—we are looking for people that we understand because we’ve seen someone else like them. But it’s really helpful to crack open those assumptions and ask, who are you? Is there anything I need to know about you that would allow me to be a better care provider to you? When you ask those questions, you get really good answers. And as midwives, we value taking time with people."

Midwifery care is steeped in a cisgender and heteronormative worldview. Traditionally, when a midwife offers support to a pregnant person, she (there are midwives of all gender identifications, but I’ll default to “she” here) might remind them they will be a great mom, that the female body is a trem...

07/11/2017

It's postpartum visit time! So happy to check in on baby Cyrus and family. 💜

06/07/2017

Are you a fan of the show Call the Midwife?
Here's a great read on what television accurately captures about childbirth.

According to an expert, "Call the Midwife" is different than those other shows because what it portrays of childbirth is close to the real thing.

06/02/2017

Congratulations!!!

Two dads – one of which is transgender - have spoken of their happiness as they prepare to welcome their first biological child. Trystan Reese, 34, and Biff Chaplow, from Portland, Oregon, are already parents to two adopted children but always longed for a baby of their own, the Daily Mail reports. 

05/31/2017

AFDS are proud of offer a viewing space for "A Womb of Their Own" and would love for you to join!
Friday, June 9th at 7 pm.
Whether you're a birth worker, social worker, a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you're invited. You MUST register for this event and pay the $15 fee (we're supporting an independent film). More info to come!

A Womb of Their Own: Online Screening Event All profits from this event will go to BBB + DTI's scholarship funds. Available anywhere you have WiFi! The film screening window will be open for viewing anytime beween June 9th at 7am and June 11th at 11:30pm PDT with a BONUS LIVE Q+A SESSION with filmma...

05/27/2017

Slow and steady wins the race. This beautiful baby boy arrived safe and healthy last night, and I'm in awe of their Mama's patience, strength and love. Welcome to the world, Tayden!

05/26/2017

Deep breaths, you have come this far and you can do this!

05/25/2017

Felix iz reddy 4 babiez!