Podcast
Musings of a Black Doula provides a view into the life of a 30something Black woman who makes her living serving families, and has built a business helping families of color have empowered births and postpartum periods, at a time when Black mothers are confronted with terrifying statistics everywhere they turn.
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Recent Episodes
Recovery After Cesarean Birth
Understanding Healing After Vaginal Birth
Tips for Managing Baby Blues
Keke Palmer and What Black Mothers Deserve
What to Expect Immediately After Giving Birth
In the first hours after having your baby, you’ll be thinking about your placenta, your uterus, pain management and recovery. And your baby!
Where to Get “Unbiased” Information
Supporting a partner through the healthcare system is especially challenging for Black families. Here's how one doula navigated it.
Supporting a Partner Through Big Moments
Supporting a partner through the healthcare system is especially challenging for Black families. Here's how one doula navigated it.
What's Missing When We Talk About Black Maternal Health
This podcast episode shares what’s missing in conversations about Black maternal health & childbirth education.
Are You “Birthing By Committee”?
When you’re giving birth, having too many people weigh in can make you question your decisions. Here’s advice from a doula on what to do instead.
What is Perineal Massage? Does Prevent Tearing in Birth?
Perineal massage may be recommended in pregnancy, or done during the 2nd stage of labor to reduce tearing. Does it work?
What is Diaper Need? with Shelly Tucker of the Maryland Diaper Bank
Is Being “Controlling” in Pregnancy a Bad Thing?
You may have been given the idea that trying to make a birth plan or wanting to have things your way when you have a new baby is a bad thing. But trying to let go of control can create more stress if making a plan and executing it is how you get things done. In this episode, we discuss whether it's best to just let birth happen.
Having a Baby After 35- “Advanced Maternal Age”
While women have been told that having a baby after 35 is hard and/or dangerous, some of what has become popular wisdom is false. Listen as I share more up to date information on having a baby after 35, thats relevant for Black women.
Do “Natural Induction” Methods Start Labor?
This episode, I’m covering several natural methods to induce labor (including red raspberry leaf tea, dates, and sex)… And as a doula I’ll share my experience, including if they work and are safe.
Are Postpartum Doulas “The Help”?
Let’s talk about an elephant in the room that alienates Black families, and makes Black postpartum doulas feel undervalued.
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Tune in to Musings of a Black Doula, a podcast by Samantha Griffin. Hear information on pregnancy, birth and parenting relevant for all and tailored to Black families.