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A Rec From The Bay: Catching Babies With a Go-To Doula For Black Parents
FromThe Bay
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Some doulas are seeing an uptick in business during the pandemic. Hospitals are limiting the number of people who can be present at births, and many families are looking for options outside of traditional healthcare facilities.
We'll hear from Sumayyah Monét Franklin who is a birth rights activist, doula and owner of Sumi's Touch. She talks about working during a pandemic and why she is especially concerned about Black mothers and children.
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We'll hear from Sumayyah Monét Franklin who is a birth rights activist, doula and owner of Sumi's Touch. She talks about working during a pandemic and why she is especially concerned about Black mothers and children.
Subscribe to Rightnowish for weekly episodes featuring conversations with neighbors that teach us about the world.
Released:
Jul 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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