In this episode, Sara considers the importance of using language that recognizes the power of birthgivers! She takes a critical look at some common descriptions and depictions of childbirth. Links for Excerpts and Clip Discussed: <a href= "https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html">https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html</a> <a href= "https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/delivery-methods">https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/delivery-methods</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwP__y5lEHM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwP__y5lEHM</a>

In this episode, Sara considers the importance of using language that recognizes the power of birthgivers! She takes a critical look at some common descriptions and depictions of childbirth. Links for Excerpts and Clip Discussed: https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/delivery-methods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwP__y5lEHM

In this episode, Sara considers the importance of using language that recognizes the power of birthgivers! She takes a critical look at some common descriptions and depictions of childbirth. Links for Excerpts and Clip Discussed: <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html</a> <a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/delivery-methods" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/delivery-methods</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwP__y5lEHM" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwP__y5lEHM</a>

Empowering: Choosing Our Language to Honor Life-Giving Agents

Birth worker Sara Pixton draws on her backgrounds in applied linguistics and social work to explore the power of words during the childbearing season and how we can all come together to better care for and honor those who give birth.

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Empowering: Choosing Our Language to Honor Life-Giving Agents