TAMU Presentation

Modern Maternity - Texas A and M class

Transcript

1. Howdy • MA Con Law • Non Profit Management • Owner Great Expectations • Owner BEST Doula Training • Certified doula, educator and encapsulator
2. Also... Proud Aggie Mom to Wes - Texas Aggie Class of 2028 and Ashby, 2024.
3. Birth in the U.S. Cesarean Rates 32.7% Inductions 1 in 4 Maternal Mortality 26.4/100,000 11/100,000 white women 41/100,000 black women why? I N F A N T C E N T R I C C A R E
4. Cesarean (VBAC) rates • Texas 35% (9%) • National 32% • Alaska 22% (23%) • Mississippi 39% (6%)
5. The Dichotomy of Power and Vulnerability Why are they dying? • Heart issues/stroke • Bleeding/Acretas • Perinatal mood disorders • Systematic racism It’s estimated that 50% of these deaths are preventable.
6. A dou-what?? Establish relational support Bridge to other forms of care Continuous labor support Facilitate communication Postpartum follow up
7. What Doulas DON’T Do Catch babies or clinical care Work for the hospital Judge clients choices Teach (Talk less!) Advocate (vs. Advocacy)
8. Why Birth is Better with a Doula Decrease: cesarean rate by 50% length of labor by 25% use of oxytocin by 40% epidural by 60%. Birthing people report more positive childbirth experiences.
9. Reproductive Justice Cesareans/VBAC Equity in Birth Breastfeeding Where/with who you can birth Postpartum So much more than abortion.
10. Placentas ! (?) Texas Law Benefits H Town Placenta Weird and Wonderful
11. Thank you...let’s stay connected! Insta: @bestdoula @houstondoulas @htownplacenta hello@bestdoulatraining.com