Since the dawn of time society has used the witch hunt, in all its many and varied forms, to control the most marginalised members of our communities. In times of upheaval, whether that be economic, political or religious, or during huge cultural shifts, the need of the ruling class to demonise those at the bottom … Read more
At the beginning of the 20th century, male Obstetricians dubbed the traditional ‘granny midwives’ in the US dirty and ignorant in order to wrestle control over maternity care and make huge profits. In a breathtakingly Patriarchal and racist move (over half the traditional midwives were Black and their wisdom derived from the traditions protected and … Read more
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Developing Doulas Course Facilitator, Katie Fryer-Olliffe, shares a deeply personal reflection on her journey into doula work, the importance of community over competition, and how she embraces activism rooted in connection, care, and integrity. Shortly after having my first child in 2007, I began exploring different careers that might … Read more
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