As we start 2024, we begin with some vital topics interviewing individuals "in the trenches" doing the hard work to bring about lasting change in our communities.
Meet TIFFANY MARTIN of the DandeLion House, a non-profit in New Market, Alabama. Tiffany is professionally trained doula as well as being in the process of completing her training in midwifery, soon gaining her Associates of Science in Midwifery and further attaining her license to specialize in home births. Tiffany founded the DandeLion Difference, an initiative "focused on reducing maternal health disparity, providing compassionate and quality care to low income and young mothers in need, and improving birth outcomes in Alabama and the Tennessee Valley area." (from CAPPA, https://cappa.net/cappamember/tiffany... )
In this first of 3 episodes, we seek to give an overview of the health care crisis-- especially as it relates to the state of Alabama. Tiffany's path as a doula and soon a licensed midwife is very much connected to a spiritual calling as she shares a kingdom perspective. Be sure to listen as she talks about "assignments from the Father," "listening to God in the shower," how midwifery connects with social justice and statistics related to pregnancy and delivery for women of color.
This is her passion and with that passion, God has graciously provided a beautiful, peaceful, sprawling location for her non-profit, the DandeLion House, which offers a perfect space for Tiffany to use for training along with spiritual and personal encouragement.
One area close to her heart is being able to share her knowledge and valuable experience by offering training to individuals who would like to become a doula at the DandeLion House as well as encourage those who would like to become a midwife.
PLEASE CHECK OUT THESE ADDITION RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
** https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/... 2021.htm
** https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/p...
** Alabama Midwives Alliance: http://www.alabamamidwivesalliance.org/
** Alabama State Board of Midwifery: https://alsbm.org/
** You can also do further research using key words, "Maternity Health Care Crisis in Alabama," -- especially regarding the high percentage rate in women of color.
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Lisa Jane Bewley
HOSTS: Lindsay Pollard & Joy Martin