S2 Ep 19: Exploring the Role of a Full-Spectrum Doula with Raven Dorsey (Part 2)

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“I think that conversation around, ‘It's just you. Just focus on baby,’ is a very narrow interpretation of what postpartum looks like. It becomes much healthier, much more digestible, and much more doable when we zoom out and look at the whole person.” — Raven Dorsey

In Exploring the Role of a Full-Spectrum Doula (Part 2), we continue our conversation with Raven Dorsey, the Former Deputy Director of Engagement at Paid Leave for All and a Full-Spectrum Doula. We continue talking about intuition and how we can shift the dominant narrative around women dismissing their own expertise and intuition when it comes to having a baby. Raven sheds light on the importance of maternity and paternity leave and the work she was doing through Paid Leave for All. She also provides a wealth of information, insight, and valuable resources where we can learn more.

Join us for this enlightening conversation about trusting your intuition, advocating for your rights, the postpartum journey, and the role of a Full-Spectrum Doula!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The educational tools that Raven recommends for her clients.

• Why you should be mindful when viewing birth videos.

• Shifting the dominant narrative around women dismissing their own expertise and intuition.

• How telehealth fits into this picture with regards to the issue of access.

• The Paid Leave for All campaign and its’ work.

• Information about the Family and Medical Leave Act and how it relates to maternity and paternity leave.

• How returning to work less than three months after birth affects the postpartum period.

• Navigating the emotional aspect of going back to work and judgment that you should be at home with your child.

• How parents can find out if they have access to paid family leave.

• What needs to be done to push for better parental leave in the USA.

• Insight into what investing in the postpartum space looks like.

• Resources for anyone looking for a Doula or looking to become a Doula.

• How you can find out more about Raven.

• Raven’s goal to help people find more ease and beauty in the maternal health space.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Follow Raven Dorsey:

Website: ravenmariedorsey.com

LinkedIn: Raven Dorsey

Instagram: ravenmdorsey

Twitter: @RavenmDorsey

Paid Leave for All

Evidence Based Birth Podcast

New York Times article on Black Doulas in New York

Mama Glow

The Educated Birth

Paid Leave for All: Take Action

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