Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Birth Geeks! Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Mosley, an exceptional birth doula and advocate committed to systemic change in birth care. Our host, Dr. Hillary Melchiors, delves deep into the intricacies of trauma-informed care, the importance of culturally congruent support, and the ongoing challenges in doula certification and reimbursement with Elizabeth Mosley. From exploring models of doula care and the impacts of volunteer advocacy to navigating the complexities of state and national policies—this episode is packed with valuable insights. We even touch on some lighter topics like regional dialects and the joys of pet companionship. Whether you're a seasoned birth worker or new to the field, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. So grab your headphones, settle in, and let's geek out on all things birth!

Comprehensive Sequence of Topics Covered in The Episode:

1. Trauma-Informed Care & Models

2. Systemic Change vs. Individual Blame

3. Local versus National Data

4. Nonprofit Organization Challenges

5. Full-Spectrum Doula Work

6. Doula Certification and Reimbursement Issues

7. Culturally Congruent Care

8. Impact of Stress and Structural Violence

9. Reimbursement Challenges

10. Recognition of Refugee and Immigrant Doula Challenges

11. Political Advocacy

12. Living Experiences and Work Settings

13. Advantages of Doula Care

14. Research Methodologies

15. Systemic Issues in Healthcare

Links

• "I want…to serve those communities…[but] my price tag is…not what they can afford": The community-engaged Georgia doula study
• New Effort to Examine Doula Care Programs in Medicaid to Advance Racial Equity
• Embrace Refugee Birth Support
• Healthy Mothers, Health Babies: Georgia