Supporting Families in Time of Crisis, with Carmelle Gentle‪.‬ Let’s Talk with Doula Ruth Dennison

Being in a pandemic, undergoing worldwide lockdown, which then switched to protests around the world due to a black man named George Floyd being murdered on camera by US police has brought trauma and outrage throughout the black community. Ruth speaks to Carmelle Gentle about her work as a Black Independent Midwife, Infant Feeding Specialists and Tongue-Tie Practitioner on how she is managing supporting families in a time of crisis.

Learn more about Carmelle here: www.gentlebirthsandbeyond.co.uk

Free Virtual Breastfeeding Cafe for expectant and new parents, learn more here: https://www.121doula.co.uk/workshops/virtualbreastfeedingcafe/

Breaking Breastfeeding Barriers & Uplifting Education, learn more here: https://www.121doula.co.uk/services/breaking-breastfeeding-barriers-uplifting-education/.

Anti-Racism online course with Nova Reid: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/.

Below you can find a list of links containing great information and people to assist you with healing through trauma:

• The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network: https://www.baatn.org.uk/how-therapy-can-help/

• HQ Therapy Rooms: https://www.hqtherapy.com/

If you have any questions or comments you would like to share with Ruth, please forward an email to ruth121doula@gmail.com alternatively visit her website at www.121doula.co.uk.