In this episode, our divine guests, Birth Doulas Kristen Weeks and Tica Nickson, will talk about their experiences as a doula, helping womxn and birthing persons advocate for themselves to have better care and the creation of BirthRoot Community Doula Alliance. 

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health week and we celebrate these Birth workers (doulas), who are very crucial for maternal health; offering support, empowerment, compassion and education to birthing persons' and their families. So get ready for a beautifully courageous conversation. 

For more information about BRCDA follow @birthrootcommunity

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Next episode is with Amanpreet Oberi of Erie Asian Pacifica American Association.

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This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu, DaVona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.

Funding provided by United Way of Erie and Ember+Forge.

Music by LiteShado.

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