Some doulas are seeing an uptick in business during the pandemic. Hospitals are limiting the number of people who can be present at births, and many families are looking for options outside of traditional healthcare facilities.
We'll hear from Sumayyah Monét Franklin who is a birth rights activist, doula and owner of Sumi's Touch. She talks about working dur ... Show More
Jul 1
It's Time for Our July Break
I’m sure you’ll agree with us: Sometimes, it's good to take a break from the news. Every July, The Bay takes a break from making new episodes. We use this time to reset, rest, and brainstorm what we want to make for you. We will resume our regular schedule on Monday Aug. 3. Say h ... Show More
2m 1s
Jun 29
Giants’ Pride Controversy, Data Center in Pittsburg, and Youth-Backed Improvements to SF Bus Route
In this June 2026 edition of the monthly news roundup, we discuss the Giants’ pride month controversy, the debate over a new data center coming to Pittsburg, and how high school students pushed for improvements to their local bus line in San Francisco. Links: Pittsburg controvers ... Show More
25m 6s
Mar 2021
Pregnant In A Pandemic: 'COVID Couldn't Rob Us Of Everything'
Three women come together to talk about the isolation and sacrifice that comes with being pregnant during the pandemic. Those women: Irène Mathieu, a pediatrician in Charlottesville, Virginia; Elizabeth Baron, a mental health counselor in New York City; and Ashley Falcon, a fashi ... Show More
15m 12s
Feb 2024
The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After traumatic pregnancies, Mimi Bingham needed another way. Then, she discovered a coalition of Black birth workers who forever changed her life. Today, we tell the story of Mimi and the birth workers fighting ... Show More
38m 4s
Apr 2020
How do you have a baby during a pandemic?
Hospitals in hotspots like New York City may have postponed or canceling non-essential surgeries due to the coronavirus, but, you can’t postpone birth. Pregnant mothers are still entering hospitals, sometimes alone, to deliver babies to doctors and nurses in full hazmat gear. On ... Show More
54m 36s
Dec 2024
Rachel Ama on racial disparities in maternity care
<p>On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by vegan chef and Youtuber Rachel Ama!</p><br><p>She and Gi discuss the systemic racial bias within healthcare, and how that influenced Rachel to fight for a home birth.</p><br><p>Plus, the highs and lows of having a covid pregnancy, ... Show More
50m 1s
Jul 2021
101: Know Your Birthing Options With Lindsey Bliss
In today's episode, I'm talking with doula and co-founder of Carriage House Birth, Lindsey Bliss, about natural birthing options. She shares what a doula is and does, what it's like to work with one, and why it's important to understand your options and rights around birthing. We ... Show More
52m 12s
Sep 2022
How Doulas Make a Difference with Tracie Collins
George Floyd, Brianna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery—these are names you know. I hope. But what about Kira Dixon Johnson, Yolanda Kadima, and Tatia Oden French? These are names that you may not have heard. They are the names of Black women who needlessly died in childbirth, several of who ... Show More
51m 50s
<p>We’re using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwife/doula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA <strong>Kim Durdin</strong>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for inform ... Show More
