Join Carah and Kelli as they talk about how labor and delivery has evolved over the last century and how factors like capitalism, racism, colonization, and (you guessed it) the patriarchy have led us to our less-than-ideal modern day birthing outcomes and practices. We’ll also be talking with Cassie Schemper, the founder and owner of Birthing in Power, to explore how birthing people can set themselves up for an empowering labor and delivery within the current birthing ecosystem. 

Additional Resources

Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

The Business of Being Born

WHO: C-section rates continue to rise

Five Types of Midwives

Books: 

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin 

Instagram:

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