https://simplecast.com NATAL NATAL passes the mic to Black families to hear all about their journey to parenthood in their own words. Our second season follows four parents in rural Mississippi, Iowa and Hawaii as they birth new lives and legacies exactly where they are. Interwoven by narrative interludes, this 10-part story album features the birthworkers, medical professionals and advocates caring for Black rural families at every stage of pregnancy and beyond. 2024 NATAL en Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:34:11 +0000 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:34:21 +0000 http://www.natalstories.com/listen NATAL https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/74e73813-3408-4c04-b0d3-2066ccc6fd95/65496cfe-320e-44d5-b07e-de02b195e714/3000x3000/peach-mothers-day-instagram-post-3.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.natalstories.com/listen serial NATAL passes the mic to Black families to hear all about their journey to parenthood in their own words. Our second season follows four parents in rural Mississippi, Iowa and Hawaii as they birth new lives and legacies exactly where they are. Interwoven by narrative interludes, this 10-part story album features the birthworkers, medical professionals and advocates caring for Black rural families at every stage of pregnancy and beyond. You Had Me at Black, The Woodshaw true https://feeds.simplecast.com/oUcYVtnR black birthing, perinatal health, trans birthing, birth justice, black infertility, queer pregnancy, pregnancy podcast, prenatal podcast, black podcast, maternal health, black maternal health, black health policy, trans pregnancy, lgtbq birthing, infant mortality, birthing podcast, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, health policy, lgbtq pregnancy, queer birthing, reproductive justice, infant morbidity Martina Abrahams Ilunga natalstoryproject@gmail.com 443fceff-b2c0-43b3-9ef4-33d1b2b7af39 Part Four: The Abortion Stories We Need In our season finale, we pass the microphone to U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) and reproductive justice activist, abortion storyteller and writer Renee Bracey-Sherman for a heartfelt discussion about the stories we tell, believe and redefine about our bodies and abortions. The two discuss their own abortion experiences, the moments in pop culture that shaped their understandings of pregnancy, what local abortion wins (shoutout Missouri!) mean for the future of care and so much more. This episode also features abortion doula, community organizer and reproductive justice consultant Ash Williams, who narrates an excerpt from WHOLE, a narrative for abortion freedom.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram.

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Special thanks to Erica M. Freeman from Sisters in Loss, as well as Sarah Idrissu and Marina Chafa.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:34:11 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga) http://www.natalstories.com/listen In our season finale, we pass the microphone to U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) and reproductive justice activist, abortion storyteller and writer Renee Bracey-Sherman for a heartfelt discussion about the stories we tell, believe and redefine about our bodies and abortions. The two discuss their own abortion experiences, the moments in pop culture that shaped their understandings of pregnancy, what local abortion wins (shoutout Missouri!) mean for the future of care and so much more. This episode also features abortion doula, community organizer and reproductive justice consultant Ash Williams, who narrates an excerpt from WHOLE, a narrative for abortion freedom.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram.

Learn more about:

Special thanks to Erica M. Freeman from Sisters in Loss, as well as Sarah Idrissu and Marina Chafa.

Use code NATAL15 for 15% off all baby quilts and home goods at baby-yams.com

 

]]> Part Four: The Abortion Stories We Need Martina Abrahams Ilunga 00:51:47 true full 5 3 568a24a7-81f1-43fa-ba92-d5fbcef69282 Part Three: Deep South, North Star We pass the microphone to Jenice Fountain, executive director of the Yellowhammer Fund, and midwife Tanya Smith-Johnnson, executive director of Birth Future Foundation. From mutual aid to midwifery, they discuss their organizing work, the power of relationship building, and why the Deep South is forever their North Star.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram

Learn more about Jenice Fountain

Learn more about Tanya Smith-Johnson

Learn more about WHOLE

Special thanks to Marz Lovejoy at the Black Homebirth Initiative

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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 10:59:28 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle B. Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen We pass the microphone to Jenice Fountain, executive director of the Yellowhammer Fund, and midwife Tanya Smith-Johnnson, executive director of Birth Future Foundation. From mutual aid to midwifery, they discuss their organizing work, the power of relationship building, and why the Deep South is forever their North Star.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram

Learn more about Jenice Fountain

Learn more about Tanya Smith-Johnson

Learn more about WHOLE

Special thanks to Marz Lovejoy at the Black Homebirth Initiative

Learn more about Tatyana Ali, and use code NATAL15 for 15% off at baby-yams.com

]]> Part Three: Deep South, North Star Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle B. Anderson 00:50:05 reproductive justice, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, deep south, mississippi, queer pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, maternal health, perinatal health, pregnancy, alabama, black birthing, abortion, birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, infant mortality, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast false full 4 3 06513670-fcbd-4717-92d2-785eb92063bf A Quick Check-In Season Three continues with new episodes next week. In the meantime, let us know what you think about Parts One and Two. Head to our IG @natalstories, or email us hello@natalstoris.com.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Use code NATAL15 for 15% off at baby-yams.com

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle B. Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Season Three continues with new episodes next week. In the meantime, let us know what you think about Parts One and Two. Head to our IG @natalstories, or email us hello@natalstoris.com.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Use code NATAL15 for 15% off at baby-yams.com

]]> A Quick Check-In Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle B. Anderson 00:00:53 Season Three continues with new episodes next week. In the meantime, let us know what you think about Parts One and Two. Head to our IG @natalstories, or email us hello@natalstoris.com. Season Three continues with new episodes next week. In the meantime, let us know what you think about Parts One and Two. Head to our IG @natalstories, or email us hello@natalstoris.com. reproductive justice, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, maternal health, perinatal health, pregnancy, black birthing, abortion, birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, infant mortality, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 3 3 e13925ac-6996-45ca-a811-bf92a9b3585e Part Two: The Real on Pregnancy and Privacy We pass the microphone to physician-activist Dr. Jamila Perritt and movement lawyer Yveka Pierre for a dialogue spanning the post-Dobbs criminalization of abortion patients and providers, period tracking apps and digital footprint protections and new imaginings of privacy and care.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram. 

Learn more about Dr. Jamila Perritt

Learn more Yveka Pierre 

Special thanks to Arneta Rogers at the Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice.

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:42:01 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Janelle B. Anderson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton) http://www.natalstories.com/listen We pass the microphone to physician-activist Dr. Jamila Perritt and movement lawyer Yveka Pierre for a dialogue spanning the post-Dobbs criminalization of abortion patients and providers, period tracking apps and digital footprint protections and new imaginings of privacy and care.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram. 

Learn more about Dr. Jamila Perritt

Learn more Yveka Pierre 

Special thanks to Arneta Rogers at the Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice.

Use code NATAL15 for 15% off at baby-yams.com

]]> Part Two: The Real on Pregnancy and Privacy Janelle B. Anderson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton 00:41:11 period tracking, reproductive justice, physicians, data privacy, pregnancy, tech privacy, abortion, digital data true full 2 3 1f67c4cd-f809-44e0-80af-d6195a34dc3c Part One: This Ain't No White Women's Movement In our season premiere, we pass the microphone to two prolific reproductive justice organizers, Marie Leaner and Kwajelyn Jackson. With more than a combined 70+ years of fighting for abortion access, the pair sit down for lively conversation unpacking the rich legacy of Black women organizing for reproductive freedom before, during and beyond Roe.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram.

Learn more about Marie Leaner

Learn more about Kwajelyn Jackson

Watch: The Janes (HBO) 

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This conversation was co-published and supported by the journalism non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:41:33 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Janelle B. Anderson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton) http://www.natalstories.com/listen In our season premiere, we pass the microphone to two prolific reproductive justice organizers, Marie Leaner and Kwajelyn Jackson. With more than a combined 70+ years of fighting for abortion access, the pair sit down for lively conversation unpacking the rich legacy of Black women organizing for reproductive freedom before, during and beyond Roe.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow @natalstories on Twitter and Instagram.

Learn more about Marie Leaner

Learn more about Kwajelyn Jackson

Watch: The Janes (HBO) 

Use code NATAL15 for 15% off at baby-yams.com

This conversation was co-published and supported by the journalism non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

]]> Part One: This Ain't No White Women's Movement Janelle B. Anderson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton 00:35:00 reproductive justice, pregnancy, black abortion stories, abortion, black stories, roe v. wade true full 1 3 14fa7d66-7ca2-4138-8eb2-3c01f6e36c63 Introducing Season Three Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Janelle B. Anderson, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Introducing Season Three Janelle B. Anderson, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga 00:02:06 NATAL returns Thursday, November 14. NATAL returns Thursday, November 14. reproductive justice, abortion, black stories true trailer 3 59d15693-608a-40bc-a90d-446bcf897324 Chapter Ten: Returning We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are building new legacies exactly where they are.

Featured guests: Crystal Starr Flowers, Katy Kozhamminil, PhD, DaLyah Jones and Tanya Smith-Johnson

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:05:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell) http://www.natalstories.com/listen We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are building new legacies exactly where they are.

Featured guests: Crystal Starr Flowers, Katy Kozhamminil, PhD, DaLyah Jones and Tanya Smith-Johnson

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Ten: Returning Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell 00:25:03 We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are building new legacies exactly where they are. We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are building new legacies exactly where they are. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 13 2 a81146db-c62b-417c-8ac0-033e61ddabda Interlude: The Sisterhood Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork.

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]]> Interlude: The Sisterhood Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel 00:02:16 Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork. Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast false full 12 2 8235d8d8-eaae-4d6a-9495-b867278f8a98 Chapter Nine: Metamorphosis The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone.

Guest featured this episode: Crystal Starr Flowers

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:55:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone.

Guest featured this episode: Crystal Starr Flowers

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Nine: Metamorphosis Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson 00:38:44 The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone. The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone. chestfeeding, lactacian consultant, birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, family support, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, breastfeeding, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, granny midwives, black hawaii, postpartum, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, bodyfeeding, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, ancestral traditions, birthing podcast, yoga, single parents, lactation education, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, midwifery, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 11 2 365f3abc-0fbd-4e55-a805-f9c2fc8fb5dd Chapter Eight: The Arrival The babies are coming. 

For more on birth plans, listen to our NPR Life Kit episode.

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:50:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen The babies are coming. 

For more on birth plans, listen to our NPR Life Kit episode.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter andInstagram.

]]> Chapter Eight: The Arrival Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson 00:33:51 The babies are coming. The babies are coming. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, childbirth, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, community, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, hospital birth, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, midwifery, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 10 2 ac85a61b-c324-4741-bc0d-8fc006908737 Chapter Seven: Pregnancy Tales From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy – and for some, even during a pandemic. 

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:45:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Janelle Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy – and for some, even during a pandemic. 

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Seven: Pregnancy Tales Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Janelle Anderson 00:33:57 From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy – and for some, even during a pandemic. From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy – and for some, even during a pandemic. baby showers, covid-19 pandemic, pregnancy pains, medical provider, midwife, pregnancy scare, partner support, pregnancy, nausea, obgyn, doula, hospital birth, birthworkers, labor, isolation, prenatal care, homebirth, midwifery care, mental health true full 9 2 0991239c-399b-44e6-b8ee-cf7e0bd36461 Interlude: The Calling Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve.

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:40:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve.

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]]> Interlude: The Calling Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel 00:06:39 Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve. Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, alabama, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 8 2 30b71cdb-6fa5-408b-8499-f216e88af187 Chapter Six: Ciara's Journey Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant.

Guests featured this episode: Oriaku Njoku, Quita Tinsley Peterson, and Tanya Smith-Johnson

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:35:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson, Akilah Wise) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant.

Guests featured this episode: Oriaku Njoku, Quita Tinsley Peterson, and Tanya Smith-Johnson

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Six: Ciara's Journey Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Janelle Anderson, Akilah Wise 00:32:01 Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant. Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant. homebirths, birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, los angeles, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, hawaii sb900, iowa, abortion access, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, mother nature, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, roe v wade, california, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, hawaiian history, black hawaiians, abortion care, single parents, geriatric pregnancy, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, black people in hawaii, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, maternal health policy, black podcast true full 7 2 f5dd03a2-dee3-4c1c-aaf8-5368700ab49c Chapter Five: Anasia's Journey Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own.

Featured guest: Dr. Tonya Hawkins Hunter

For resources on pregnancy loss, listen to our NPR Life Kit episode. 

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle Anderson, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Jess Jupiter) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own.

Featured guest: Dr. Tonya Hawkins Hunter

For resources on pregnancy loss, listen to our NPR Life Kit episode. 

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Five: Anasia's Journey Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Janelle Anderson, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Jess Jupiter 00:30:38 Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own. Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own. homebirths, birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, adoption, infertility, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, los angeles, foster parent, foster parents, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, hawaii sb900, iowa, abortion access, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, qtpoc, obgyn, foster care, doula, louisiana, mother nature, queer parents, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, roe v wade, california, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, donor insemination, parenthood, hawaiian history, black hawaiians, abortion care, single parents, geriatric pregnancy, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, black people in hawaii, trans pregnancy, queer birth stories, prenatal podcast, pregnancy loss, midwifery care, maternal health policy, black podcast, fertility true full 6 2 2bff7f8c-307e-496e-9d8c-2ffbf3677693 Chapter Four: The Southern Spark Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in the country spark The Browns' most transformational decision yet. 

Featured guests: Katy Kozhamminil, PhD and Arrianna Planey, PhD.

If you loved learning about Mound Bayou, check out this video.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:25:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Alexis Moore) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in the country spark The Browns' most transformational decision yet. 

Featured guests: Katy Kozhamminil, PhD and Arrianna Planey, PhD.

If you loved learning about Mound Bayou, check out this video.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Four: The Southern Spark Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Akilah Wise, Alexis Moore 00:35:06 Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in the country spark The Browns' most transformational decision yet. Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in the country spark The Browns' most transformational decision yet. birth justice, katy kozzhamminil, sperm donor, trans birthing, trm howard, reproductive justice, civil rights movememnt, lgtbq birthing, medicaid, mound bayou, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, rural hospital closure, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, north carolina, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, activism, black iowa, arrianna planey, taborian hospital, black infertility, black birthing, university of minnesota, rejecting the medical system, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, fannie lou hamer, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, mississippi freedom democatic party, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, pregnancy loss, midwifery care, black podcast, unc chapel hill true full 5 2 5290b5a8-5ef0-4b9e-88d7-84dcfdb6132f Chapter Three: Body Talk The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies.

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:20:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Alexis Moore, Akilah Wise) http://www.natalstories.com/listen The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies.

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]]> Chapter Three: Body Talk Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Alexis Moore, Akilah Wise 00:20:31 The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies. The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, doctor visits, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, adolescence, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, shame, sex education, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, stories, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, sexual assault, foster mom, pregnancy, childhood reflections, black iowa, insecurities, trauma, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, bodies, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, puberty, trans pregnancy, fear, menustral cycles, prenatal podcast, periods, midwifery care, black podcast true full 4 2 fc5619da-bea4-4ff4-89e6-035ff55e7371 Interlude: The Alabama Birth Collective Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective. 

Learn more about ABC members Charity Moore, Jasmine Merritt, Mariah Brown, Nadia Gramby and Tori Rodriguez, or visit their Instagram.

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:15:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective. 

Learn more about ABC members Charity Moore, Jasmine Merritt, Mariah Brown, Nadia Gramby and Tori Rodriguez, or visit their Instagram.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Interlude: The Alabama Birth Collective Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Cinthia Pimentel 00:07:46 Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective. Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, rural living, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, home, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, alabama, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 3 2 0da93217-d190-485d-99e7-0a2524608bbf Chapter Two: Finding Home Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:10:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Alexis Moore, Tiara Darnell) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter Two: Finding Home Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Alexis Moore, Tiara Darnell 00:22:32 Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home. Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, starting college, hawaii, los angeles, ames, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, cleveland, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, freedom, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, hilo, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 2 2 5d37f6ce-7a42-465b-9a01-27fed9ab3900 Chapter One: Getting It Right Eight months pregnant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shayla and Erick Brown return home to rural Mississippi for a chance to finally get it right.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:05:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Alexis Moore, DaLyah Jones) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Eight months pregnant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shayla and Erick Brown return home to rural Mississippi for a chance to finally get it right.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

]]> Chapter One: Getting It Right Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Alexis Moore, DaLyah Jones 00:29:02 Eight months pregnant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shayla and Erick Brown return home to rural Mississippi for a chance to finally get it right. Eight months pregnant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shayla and Erick Brown return home to rural Mississippi for a chance to finally get it right. birth justice, sperm donor, reproductive justice, covid-19 pandemic, rural life, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi delta, arizona, mississippi, columbus, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, starting over, returning home, black infertility, boy mom, black birthing, tempe, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, homeschoolers, black mississippi, black health policy, road trips, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, prenatal podcast, the outdoors, midwifery care, black podcast true full 1 2 7d32f292-7966-423a-b4b6-cefb086f6e21 Prologue Hosts Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga share what inspired this season. Interwoven between narrative interludes, this 10-part story album highlights the rich traditions and structural challenges that have moved four Black rural parents to birth new life and legacies on their own terms.

Featured guests: Arrianna Planey, PhD and DaLyah Jones.

If you loved learning about Black rural communities, check out this article by DaLyah.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram. 

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Janelle Anderson) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Hosts Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga share what inspired this season. Interwoven between narrative interludes, this 10-part story album highlights the rich traditions and structural challenges that have moved four Black rural parents to birth new life and legacies on their own terms.

Featured guests: Arrianna Planey, PhD and DaLyah Jones.

If you loved learning about Black rural communities, check out this article by DaLyah.

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram. 

]]> Prologue Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Janelle Anderson 00:15:10 Hosts Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga share what inspired this season. Interwoven between narrative interludes, this 10-part story album highlights the rich traditions and structural challenges that have moved four Black rural parents to birth new life and legacies on their own terms. Hosts Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga share what inspired this season. Interwoven between narrative interludes, this 10-part story album highlights the rich traditions and structural challenges that have moved four Black rural parents to birth new life and legacies on their own terms. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true full 0 2 da35ad49-e390-4d43-a537-182f4ee3c980 Introducing Season Two Coming Soon: NATAL heads to rural America for season two.

]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Jess Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Coming Soon: NATAL heads to rural America for season two.

]]> Introducing Season Two Jess Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga 00:02:48 Coming Soon: NATAL heads to rural America for season two. Coming Soon: NATAL heads to rural America for season two. birth justice, sperm donor, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, single moms, rural birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, mississippi, queer pregnancy, granny midwife, queer birthing, hawaii, foster parent, rural stories, lgbtq pregnancy, midwife, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black hawaii, iowa, foster mom, black iowa, black infertility, black birthing, foster care, doula, black doula, rural healthcare, black midwife, black mississippi, black health policy, birthing podcast, single parents, health policy, rural hosital closures, black pregnancy, homebirth, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, midwifery care, black podcast true trailer 2 3ca75f66-7784-4f87-b56c-375c5ccef047 NATAL x NPR Life Kit: Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW21), we teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief.

In this episode we mention:

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW21), we teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief.

In this episode we mention:

]]> NATAL x NPR Life Kit: Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga 00:24:47 Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW21), we teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief. Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW21), we teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, stillbirth, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, miscarriage, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, pregnancy loss, black podcast true bonus 1 0b6ec7ef-8bc1-4e39-9e52-7e310917173b The NATAL Summit: Parent Storytellers Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, several parent storytellers from NATAL Season One gathered in a multi-generational conversation about the value of oral traditions, agency, and healing for Black birthing parents. You'll hear from:

  • Marilyn Abrahams, Episode Five
  • Shellie Blackson, Episode Four
  • Trish Jones, Episode Eight
  • Moderators: Co-Hosts Martina Abrahams Ilunga & Gabrielle Horton

 

Share your story on NATAL

We're looking for stories for Season Two! This time, we're focusing on Black birthing parents, providers and advocates in rural communities. If you or someone you know have given birth, delivered a birth, or supported birthing persons in rural areas, visit natal stories.com/participate for more information.

]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Trish Jones, Marilyn Abrahams, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Shellie Blackson) https://www.natalstories.com/the-natal-summit-parent-storytellers Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, several parent storytellers from NATAL Season One gathered in a multi-generational conversation about the value of oral traditions, agency, and healing for Black birthing parents. You'll hear from:

  • Marilyn Abrahams, Episode Five
  • Shellie Blackson, Episode Four
  • Trish Jones, Episode Eight
  • Moderators: Co-Hosts Martina Abrahams Ilunga & Gabrielle Horton

 

Share your story on NATAL

We're looking for stories for Season Two! This time, we're focusing on Black birthing parents, providers and advocates in rural communities. If you or someone you know have given birth, delivered a birth, or supported birthing persons in rural areas, visit natal stories.com/participate for more information.

]]> The NATAL Summit: Parent Storytellers Trish Jones, Marilyn Abrahams, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Shellie Blackson 00:30:16 Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, several parent storytellers from NATAL Season One gathered in a multi-generational conversation about the value of oral traditions, agency, and healing for Black birthing parents. Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, several parent storytellers from NATAL Season One gathered in a multi-generational conversation about the value of oral traditions, agency, and healing for Black birthing parents. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 14 1 069016e3-0528-4d7c-9a71-9de415d58f8d The NATAL Summit: Our production team Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, our very own production team offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to produce Black stories with dignity and how the team approached the season from a craft perspective. You'll hear from our:

  • Editor, Tiara Darnell
  • Sound Designer & Engineer, Jessica Jupiter
  • Producer, Jhodie Williams
  • Co-Hosts, Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga
]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Tressa Verstegg, Jessica Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Jhodie Williams) https://www.natalstories.com/the-natal-summit-production-team Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, our very own production team offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to produce Black stories with dignity and how the team approached the season from a craft perspective. You'll hear from our:

  • Editor, Tiara Darnell
  • Sound Designer & Engineer, Jessica Jupiter
  • Producer, Jhodie Williams
  • Co-Hosts, Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga
]]> The NATAL Summit: Our production team Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Tressa Verstegg, Jessica Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Jhodie Williams 00:35:17 Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, our very own production team offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to produce Black stories with dignity and how the team approached the season from a craft perspective. Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, our very own production team offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to produce Black stories with dignity and how the team approached the season from a craft perspective. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 13 1 db6f81fd-e629-4357-86bb-485577c67723 NATAL Summit: Providers & Birthworkers Welcome back to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, medical providers and birthworkers share steps needed to create a more integrated model of care that empowers Black birthing parents and protects the sacredness of the childbirth process.  

In this episode you'll hear from:

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Dr. Jamila Perritt, Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose, Tressa Verstegg, Tanya Smith Johnson, Latham Thomas) https://www.natalstories.com/the-natal-summit-providers-birthworkers Welcome back to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, medical providers and birthworkers share steps needed to create a more integrated model of care that empowers Black birthing parents and protects the sacredness of the childbirth process.  

In this episode you'll hear from:

]]> NATAL Summit: Providers & Birthworkers Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Dr. Jamila Perritt, Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose, Tressa Verstegg, Tanya Smith Johnson, Latham Thomas 00:43:29 Welcome back to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, medical providers and birthworkers share steps needed to create a more integrated model of care that empowers Black birthing parents and protects the sacredness of the childbirth process. Welcome back to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, medical providers and birthworkers share steps needed to create a more integrated model of care that empowers Black birthing parents and protects the sacredness of the childbirth process. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 12 1 87a97065-9edc-46d5-a014-d3b037fdda08 NATAL Summit: Birth Equity Advocates Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-informed public policies that result in better health outcomes for Black birthing parents. 

In this episode you’ll hear from:

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Charles Johnson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Kimberly Seals Allers, Jamille Fields Allsbrook) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-informed public policies that result in better health outcomes for Black birthing parents. 

In this episode you’ll hear from:

]]> NATAL Summit: Birth Equity Advocates Gabrielle Horton, Charles Johnson, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Kimberly Seals Allers, Jamille Fields Allsbrook 00:40:59 Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-informed public policies that result in better health outcomes for Black birthing parents. Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-informed public policies that result in better health outcomes for Black birthing parents. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 11 1 3f1abd3b-9767-44ac-8d0e-eaa637c0bd4e Eight: Trish's Story In our season finale, Dallas-based mother and doula, Trish, demonstrates what agency from day one looks like for Black birthing parents: Trish shares what inspired her to become a birthworker, as well as the story of her home birth experience, including the phenomenal care she received from her Black midwife and doula. And Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, tells us why care for Black birthing parents is personal for her and how she's fighting on Capitol Hill to improve policy and protections for them.

In this episode we mention: Homebirth midwives, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), The Black Maternal Health Caucus and Momnibus Act of 2020, Expectations placed on Black pregnant women at work, Where you can rewatch the NATAL Summit

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:31 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupiter) https://www.natalstories.com/eight In our season finale, Dallas-based mother and doula, Trish, demonstrates what agency from day one looks like for Black birthing parents: Trish shares what inspired her to become a birthworker, as well as the story of her home birth experience, including the phenomenal care she received from her Black midwife and doula. And Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, tells us why care for Black birthing parents is personal for her and how she's fighting on Capitol Hill to improve policy and protections for them.

In this episode we mention: Homebirth midwives, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), The Black Maternal Health Caucus and Momnibus Act of 2020, Expectations placed on Black pregnant women at work, Where you can rewatch the NATAL Summit

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Eight: Trish's Story Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupiter 00:44:17 In our season finale, Dallas-based mother and doula, Trish, demonstrates what agency from day one looks like for Black birthing parents: Trish shares what inspired her to become a birthworker, as well as the story of her home birth experience, including the phenomenal care she received from her Black midwife and doula. And Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, tells us why care for Black birthing parents is personal for her and how she's fighting on Capitol Hill to improve policy and protections for them. In our season finale, Dallas-based mother and doula, Trish, demonstrates what agency from day one looks like for Black birthing parents: Trish shares what inspired her to become a birthworker, as well as the story of her home birth experience, including the phenomenal care she received from her Black midwife and doula. And Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, tells us why care for Black birthing parents is personal for her and how she's fighting on Capitol Hill to improve policy and protections for them. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 10 1 66e1af2f-8cd0-4078-ac71-6cbef3e68cd0 Seven: Alexius' Story This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home births, and explore the radical work of full-spectrum doulas and the ways they strive to provide quality perinatal support for all birthing parents.

In this episode we mention: Homebirths, and their costs, safety and legality; Positive home birth outcomes for low-risk birthing parents; Full-spectrum doula practice; Charlie Monlouis Anderle of Nourishing Seeds Doula; The NATAL Summit

 

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:00:14 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Jessica Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga) https://www.natalstories.com/seven This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home births, and explore the radical work of full-spectrum doulas and the ways they strive to provide quality perinatal support for all birthing parents.

In this episode we mention: Homebirths, and their costs, safety and legality; Positive home birth outcomes for low-risk birthing parents; Full-spectrum doula practice; Charlie Monlouis Anderle of Nourishing Seeds Doula; The NATAL Summit

 

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Seven: Alexius' Story Jessica Jupiter, Tiara Darnell, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams Ilunga 00:37:27 This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home births, and explore the radical work of full-spectrum doulas and the ways they strive to provide quality perinatal support for all birthing parents. This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home births, and explore the radical work of full-spectrum doulas and the ways they strive to provide quality perinatal support for all birthing parents. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 9 1 31ad0720-a3f3-4476-ab9a-45ed56d74811 Six: Brittany's Story After receiving subpar care with OBGYNs at her local hospital, Brittany pursues pre-natal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models for Black birthing parents, and hear from Demetra Seriki, a midwife in Colorado.


In this episode we mention: Midwives, Birthing Centers, The Business of Being Born Documentary, and Demetra Seriki of A Mother’s Choice Midwifery

 

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:11 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Tiara Darnell, Jessica Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton) https://www.natalstories.com/six After receiving subpar care with OBGYNs at her local hospital, Brittany pursues pre-natal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models for Black birthing parents, and hear from Demetra Seriki, a midwife in Colorado.


In this episode we mention: Midwives, Birthing Centers, The Business of Being Born Documentary, and Demetra Seriki of A Mother’s Choice Midwifery

 

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Six: Brittany's Story Tiara Darnell, Jessica Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton 00:53:38 Unable to find an OBGYN that reciprocated the genuine excitement and warmth she felt about becoming a mother for the first time, Brittany pursues prenatal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models, the vital role of partners and loved ones, and hear from Demetra Seriki, a midwife in Colorado, who is determined to make sure all Black birthing parents can afford quality, affirming full spectrum care. Unable to find an OBGYN that reciprocated the genuine excitement and warmth she felt about becoming a mother for the first time, Brittany pursues prenatal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models, the vital role of partners and loved ones, and hear from Demetra Seriki, a midwife in Colorado, who is determined to make sure all Black birthing parents can afford quality, affirming full spectrum care. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 8 1 3b907ba1-3f2f-44ee-a98d-8e9bd7b16945 Five: Marilyn and Yvonne's Stories Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth.

In this episode we mention: Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Sleeping Babies, and Black Millennial Marriage Podcast. For resources for coping with pregnancy loss, visit the Mayo Clinic, CDC, and NATAL Resource Hub. For support following a loss, visit Still Birth Day and Sisters in Loss.

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2020 10:00:19 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Flo Ebem, Tiara Darnelle) https://natalstories.com/five Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth.

In this episode we mention: Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Sleeping Babies, and Black Millennial Marriage Podcast. For resources for coping with pregnancy loss, visit the Mayo Clinic, CDC, and NATAL Resource Hub. For support following a loss, visit Still Birth Day and Sisters in Loss.

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Five: Marilyn and Yvonne's Stories Gabrielle Horton, Jess Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Flo Ebem, Tiara Darnelle 00:44:51 Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth. Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 7 1 2308d4ed-7f28-42b0-bad7-b0cfcb2a0ad7 Crosspost: KalaLea's Story Today we’re airing a special episode from the Bodies podcast. Their show follows women and non binary folx on their journeys to solve the mysteries of their bodies.  In this episode you’ll hear from Kalalea. After more than a decade of suffering, KalaLea discovers that the cause of her painful periods is common for Black women, but far from normal.

In this episode we mention:

Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories

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NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:05 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Bodies Podcast) https://www.bodiespodcast.com/resource-pages/2018/8/28/episode-2-bleeding Today we’re airing a special episode from the Bodies podcast. Their show follows women and non binary folx on their journeys to solve the mysteries of their bodies.  In this episode you’ll hear from Kalalea. After more than a decade of suffering, KalaLea discovers that the cause of her painful periods is common for Black women, but far from normal.

In this episode we mention:

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]]> Crosspost: KalaLea's Story Bodies Podcast 00:38:29 Today we’re airing a special episode from the Bodies podcast. Their show follows women and non binary folx on their journeys to solve the mysteries of their bodies. In this episode you’ll hear from Kalalea. After more than a decade of suffering, KalaLea discovers that the cause of her painful periods is common for Black women, but far from normal. Today we’re airing a special episode from the Bodies podcast. Their show follows women and non binary folx on their journeys to solve the mysteries of their bodies. In this episode you’ll hear from Kalalea. After more than a decade of suffering, KalaLea discovers that the cause of her painful periods is common for Black women, but far from normal. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 6 1 fca4e186-414c-408e-ba26-dd34818433d0 Four: Shellie's Story After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental health resources for Black birthing parents.

In this episode we mention:

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:08 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Jessica Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnelle) https://www.natalstories.com/four After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental health resources for Black birthing parents.

In this episode we mention:

]]> Four: Shellie's Story Jessica Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnelle 00:41:35 After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental health resources for Black birthing parents. Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates. NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts. After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental health resources for Black birthing parents. Follow NATAL on social media: @natalstories Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates. NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 5 1 89839e3d-b869-47f9-b780-0d187dae6f7c A Message From NATAL In solidarity with the uprisings, and in honor of the countless victims of police and state-sanctioned violence, we are holding off on publishing this week's episode. We'll return Wednesday, June 10.

In this episode we mention three organizations whose work you should support:

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]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 19:56:12 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Jessica Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton) www.natalstories.com/message In solidarity with the uprisings, and in honor of the countless victims of police and state-sanctioned violence, we are holding off on publishing this week's episode. We'll return Wednesday, June 10.

In this episode we mention three organizations whose work you should support:

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]]> A Message From NATAL Jessica Jupiter, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton 00:01:25 In solidarity with the uprisings, and in honor of the countless victims of police and state-sanctioned violence, we are holding off on publishing this week's episode. We'll return Wednesday, June 10. In solidarity with the uprisings, and in honor of the countless victims of police and state-sanctioned violence, we are holding off on publishing this week's episode. We'll return Wednesday, June 10. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast true full 4 1 d3364cb1-3908-41b6-80a4-09238809c427 Three: Mikah and Cecilia's Stories Facing unplanned pregnancies in their 20s, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time.

In this episode we mention: Birth Stories in Color podcast, The Depo-Provera shot, and Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 10:29:34 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Jessica Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams, Tiara Darnell) https://www.natalstories.com/three Facing unplanned pregnancies in their 20s, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time.

In this episode we mention: Birth Stories in Color podcast, The Depo-Provera shot, and Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

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]]> Three: Mikah and Cecilia's Stories Jessica Jupiter, Gabrielle Horton, Martina Abrahams, Tiara Darnell 00:40:20 Facing unplanned pregnancies in their 20s, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time. Facing unplanned pregnancies in their 20s, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time. birth justice, trans birthing, reproductive justice, lgtbq birthing, pregnancy podcast, black maternal health, queer pregnancy, queer birthing, lgbtq pregnancy, infant morbidity, maternal health, perinatal health, black infertility, black birthing, black health policy, birthing podcast, health policy, black pregnancy, maternal mortality, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast, black podcast false full 3 1 0cad39ec-75c7-4c86-9127-edc8c2fe03a5 Two: Roots of the Black Birthing Crisis Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis.

 

In this episode we mention: Dr. Joia Crear Perry of the National Birth Equity Collaborative;  Dr. Mimi Niles of The Birth Place Lab;  and Healing Circle Podcast.

 

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]]> Wed, 6 May 2020 10:00:06 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupitor) https://www.natalstories.com/two Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis.

 

In this episode we mention: Dr. Joia Crear Perry of the National Birth Equity Collaborative;  Dr. Mimi Niles of The Birth Place Lab;  and Healing Circle Podcast.

 

Visit natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, and donate to our production fund.

 

Follow us social media: @natalstories, and join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

 

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]]> Two: Roots of the Black Birthing Crisis Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupitor 00:25:55 Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis. Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis. pregnancy podcast, birth justice, black health policy, reproductive justice, black birthing, infant morbidity, black pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, birthing podcast, queer pregnancy, black infertility, black maternal health, maternal mortality, health policy, queer birthing, lgtbq birthing, maternal health, black podcast, perinatal health, trans birthing, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast false full 2 1 86d8b472-8810-4633-b6f3-f93ee9843b2b One: Myeshia's Story Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room.

 

In this episode we mention: 

 

* California cuts its maternal mortality rate in half

* CA Senator Holly J. Mitchell's bias training bill

* California as a "global reproductive technology hub"

* Postpartum preeclampsia

* Sisters in Loss podcast

 

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:30 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnell, Jessica Jupiter) https://www.natalstories.com/listen Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room.

 

In this episode we mention: 

 

* California cuts its maternal mortality rate in half

* CA Senator Holly J. Mitchell's bias training bill

* California as a "global reproductive technology hub"

* Postpartum preeclampsia

* Sisters in Loss podcast

 

Visit natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, and donate to our production fund.

 

Follow NATAL on social media @natalstories. Join our Facebook Community to connect with other parents, birth workers, and advocates.

 

NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw. Listen to You Had Me at Black wherever you get your podcasts.
 

]]> One: Myeshia's Story Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnell, Jessica Jupiter 00:23:16 Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room. Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room. pregnancy podcast, birth justice, black health policy, reproductive justice, black birthing, infant morbidity, black pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, birthing podcast, queer pregnancy, black infertility, black maternal health, maternal mortality, health policy, queer birthing, lgtbq birthing, maternal health, black podcast, perinatal health, trans birthing, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast false full 1 1 86ee744f-9184-45a6-ae0c-826d89217b05 The Prelude Visit www.natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, read our community blog, and donate to our production fund.

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]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:16 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Jessica Jupiter) https://www.natalstories.com/listen Visit www.natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, read our community blog, and donate to our production fund.

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]]> The Prelude Gabrielle Horton, Tiara Darnell, Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Jessica Jupiter 00:05:29 NATAL Executive Producers Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabrielle Horton share what inspired the podcast, and what you can expect this season. NATAL premiers April 22, 2020. NATAL Executive Producers Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabrielle Horton share what inspired the podcast, and what you can expect this season. NATAL premiers April 22, 2020. pregnancy podcast, birth justice, black health policy, reproductive justice, black birthing, infant morbidity, black pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, birthing podcast, queer pregnancy, black infertility, black maternal health, maternal mortality, health policy, queer birthing, lgtbq birthing, maternal health, black podcast, perinatal health, trans birthing, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast false full 0 1 229ecc90-0c69-4d5a-8a40-a042d8efafbf Introducing NATAL Visit www.natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, read our community blog, and donate to our production fund.

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NATAL is produced by You Had Me at Black and The Woodshaw:

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:50:21 +0000 natalstoryproject@gmail.com (Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Taylor Hosking, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupiter) http://www.natalstories.com/listen Visit www.natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, read our community blog, and donate to our production fund.

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]]> Introducing NATAL Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Taylor Hosking, Gabrielle Horton, Jessica Jupiter 00:02:23 Introducing NATAL, a podcast about having a baby while Black in the US, premiering April 22. Introducing NATAL, a podcast about having a baby while Black in the US, premiering April 22. pregnancy podcast, birth justice, black health policy, reproductive justice, black birthing, infant morbidity, black pregnancy, lgbtq pregnancy, birthing podcast, queer pregnancy, black infertility, black maternal health, maternal mortality, health policy, queer birthing, lgtbq birthing, maternal health, black podcast, perinatal health, trans birthing, trans pregnancy, prenatal podcast false trailer 1