In this episode, we are talking with Tamara Mason about her work with the March of Dimes and as a doula to support Black maternal health and Black birthing joy.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s guest and topic of conversation. [0:00:27]
Tamara tells us about who she is and what she does. [0:02:00]
Tamara gives a background on the March of Dimes organization. [0:02:55]
The three specific strategies to achieve their established common agenda. [0:0415]
She shares the founding story of her consulting organization. [0:04:57]
Her thoughts on the engagement of the Black maternal health crisis. [0:09:36]
We talk about the devastating tragedy of Olympic athlete Tori Bowie. [0:12:16]
The fear of becoming pregnant and living with the real fear. [0:13:00]
We unpack the joy, bringing in the stories and finding solutions: Black Birthing Joy. [0:14:00]
Tamara elaborates on the Collective Impact Approach. [0:16:00]
She talks about her personal belief that solutions are already in the community. [0:17:18]
We dive deeper into what Black Birthing Joy means to Tamara. [0:19:00]
Thoughts on the idea that trauma and joy coexist, you can’t separate the two. [0:23:40]
All stories are important and we need to hear them; traumatic and not. [0:23:27]
The difference between a midwife and a doula. [0:26:39]
She talks about the benefits of having a doula and the support they provide. [0:27:30]
What a doula cannot do and what a certified nurse midwife can. [0:29:25]
The importance of a support system in achieving Black Birthing Joy. [0:32:25]
What brings Tamara joy in her work. [0:34:03]
How to get in touch or connect with Tamara. [0:35:23]
Tamara’s hope and what she hopes listeners will take from this conversation. [0:36:30]
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