Birth, Death and Doulas
Birth, Death and Doulas
Podcast Description
A podcast for anyone who believes that more compassion at the beginning and end of life just might be the key that changes the world. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations with doulas, anthropologists, researchers and parents about the science and social impact of loving support during life's greatest transitions.
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Focuses on the compassionate aspects of birth and death, exploring topics such as the role of doulas, the emotional weight of grief, and the importance of loving support during life's transitions. Sample episodes include interviews with death doulas sharing their experiences and insights, as well as discussions on navigating medical systems and end-of-life care.
A podcast for anyone who believes that more compassion at the beginning and end of life just might be the key that changes the world. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations with doulas, anthropologists, researchers and parents about the science and social impact of loving support during life’s greatest transitions.
What do Western countries have to learn about birth from cultures that experience devastatingly high rates of infant mortality?
Content warning: extensive discussion of infant loss
Charlotte Brielle has worked in countries including Tanzania, South Africa, and Ecuador, where she has encountered tragically high rates of infant mortality due to lack of resources. Yet, she believes that the West has so much to learn about birth practices, rituals, and traditions from these cultures. She persuasively makes the case that the whole of society stands to benefit from better supporting women through the physical, emotional, and social transitions of matrescence – the process of becoming a mother.
Time stamps:
3:10 – Charlotte’s journey to becoming a birth worker
4:21 – Charlotte’s experience at a birth clinic in Tanzania: birth, death, and cultural perspective
12:12 – The need for better tools to support families through perinatal loss
25:58 – How supporting moms can change the whole of society for the better
34:35 – Upcoming Wombs of the World summit in Berlin, Germany, bringing together birth workers from around the world
38:17 – Other ways to work with Wombs of the World
To learn more about the 501(c)(3) public charity Global Doula Project, and how we support birth and death doulas, visit:
To learn more about Charlotte’s organization, Wombs of the World, and how they empower birth workers around the world by bringing knowledge from diverse birth cultures, visit:
https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/
To learn more about the upcoming summit in Berlin, visit:
https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/summit
Follow Global Doula Project on Instagram and LinkedIn @globaldoulaproject
Follow Wombs of the World on Instagram and LinkedIn @wombsoftheworld
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