MOTHER Lab Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Leigh Stuckey, who is an anthropologist, migration researcher, doula, and educator at the University of Michigan. Her work sits at the intersection of culture and medicine, approaching reproductive justice through an anthropological framework. We sat down with Dr. Stuckey to discuss pregnancy loss, social personhood, and the cultural worlds that shape reproduc...

In this episode, we are joined by Christian Nunes, who is a leading women's advocate and President of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Christian is also the Founder and CEO of Equity Bound Solutions LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on creating equitable solutions for various organizations. We sat down with Christian to discuss her grassroots activism and experience advocating for ment...

In this episode, join us as we kick off Season 3 of the MOTHER Lab Podcast with a powerful conversation featuring Ashley January, a contemporary painter whose work is deeply rooted in Black maternal health advocacy. We sat down with Ashley to explore how her personal experience with pregnancy complications and her son’s premature birth shaped her artistic vision. Ashley shares how she uses color,...

In this episode, we talk with maternal health advocates Candice Marshall and Tiffany Vassell about their experiences and insights into Black maternal health. We explore Candice’s journey through personal loss and her advocacy work to support mothers facing racial disparities, as well as Tiffany’s transition from labor and delivery nurse to a dedicated advocate for midwifery care and reproductive j...

In this first part of our reproductive justice series, we talk with our hosts Lena, Kimberly, and Hilary about the foundations and significance of reproductive justice in today’s society. We explore the definition of reproductive justice, its historical roots, and the movement's evolution led by women of color. Delving into the history of bodily autonomy in the United States, we discuss key legal...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, about the intersection of environmental justice and Black maternal health. We explore Dr. A’s groundbreaking "What's Up with All the Bias" project, which examines how environmental pollutants disproportionately affect Black maternal health. Dr. A shares insights on the most imp...

In this episode, we talk with Nashira Baril and Katherine Rushfirth from the Neighborhood Birth Center in Boston, along with our very own Dr. AO. We explore the journey of launching a birth center, the essential role these community spaces play, and the impact of investing in midwifery care. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how to enhance birth experiences and the benefits of supporting mid...

Join us as we kick off a new series on maternal health across the U.S. We're starting in Massachusetts, exploring current initiatives by local nonprofits, legislature, and the MOTHER Lab! Don't miss out on this important discussion.

Join us for a conversation with the Massachusetts Director of Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives for March of Dimes, Chloe Schwartz. In this episode, we discuss pursuing a career in Maternal Health, the work of the not-for-profit organization March of Dimes, and a report released by March of Dimes that discusses the prevalence of maternity care deserts. To learn more about March of Dimes, plea...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Bamgbose and Eynav Accortt about the importance and misconceptions surrounding maternal mental health and their new study linked below! Seeking Black Pregnant Individuals! This is a flyer inviting you to participate in our study testing the effectiveness of a new mobile Health application to manage stress in pregnancy. This study is being run by researchers from...

Join us for the second episode of our new season! In this episode we have a conversation with Dashanna Hanlon: creator of Not Ya Mama's Childbirth Education Course, who is committed to educating parents across the country. Caring for Mamas is Dashanna's way of starting the conversation about how families navigate pregnancy, parental transitions, and what postpartum care looks like beyond the first...

Join us for the newly released Season 2 of the MOTHER Lab podcast! In this episode we discuss how to best support mothers in the postpartum process, the current formula shortage and the persisting inequalities in maternal health.

Join us as we discuss OB/GYN care with Dr. Charlene Collier in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Dr. Charlene Collier, is a board certified Ob/Gyn that practices in Mississippi and has served as the director of the state perinatal quality collaborative and maternal mortality review committee.

Join us for the 6th episode of the M.O.T.H.E.R Lab podcast as we delve into the world of Obstetrics and Genetic counseling with the accomplished Dr. Dallas Reed. Dr. Reed is the Chief of Genetics and an Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. April Lockley, Dr. Farinaz Khan and Dr. Dalia Brahmi as we navigate through the rocky history of abortions in the United States. Our special guests explain the idea of "choice", recent bills, and how COVID-19 has impacted abortion rights in this country.

Join us as we discuss individual, family, and structural level determinants of racial disparities and coming from different academic backgrounds in the world of maternal health. Sit down with members of the M.O.T.H.E.R Lab and special guest Dr. Tiffany Green, the Assistant professor of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin- Madison!

Join us as we talk with some members of the M.O.T.H.E.R Lab as they discuss their interest in maternal health and the background that got them here!

On this week's episode we will tackle lactation consulting, doula care and its advantages to maternal health outcomes. We are joined by board certified lactation consultant and trained Doula: Shenell Ford. Shenell is the founder of the community-based lactation practice called Heart2HeartBeat Lactation & Wellness clinic. She is currently a research associate and consultant on the New Moms Well...

Welcome to the first episode of the M.O.T.H.E.R Lab podcast. MOTHER lab’s mission is to address and eradicate inequities Black women face, through research, advocacy, and mentorship by confronting and dismantling the system that enables and perpetuates racism for Black women who give birth. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Amutah-Onukagha, founder and director of the MOTHER lab housed at Tufts...