A Dialogue on Maternal Healthcare in the Black community
Dr. Imanni Sheppard and Certified Doula Char Mitchell
On this episode, Dialogue host Kennedy Vincent sits down with Dr. Imanni Sheppard to discuss maternal healthcare in the Black community and the fight for reproductive rights. Then, a conversation with Char Mitchell a recently certified doula and mother. Finally, hear an excerpt of "The Afterbirth, 1931" by Nikky Finney performed by Dr. Sheppard herself.
Resources:
Medical Humanities and Health Disparities Institute
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GUESTS:
Dr. Imanni Sheppard,
Assistant Professor at the Carle College of Medicine
Director of Medical Education and Social Scientific Research at the Medical Humanities and Health Disparities Institute
Founder of the Critical Engagement of Equity (CEE) Doula Training program
Char Mitchell,
Certified Doula of the CEE Doula Training program