This week, I'm back with two stories in one episode! I sit down (in our respective and separate, still.) quarters to talk with two of my Syracuse Alumni Orange Women and who I look at truly as sisters. Both Brittany and Sorelle have recently journeyed through the portal that is pregnancy. Sorelle gave birth in December of 2019 and Brittany in early May of this year, 2020. It was their first experience with pregnancy and birth for each of them, and in light of my recent chats this season with some wonderful birthing Doulas shout out to Sasha and Zoë, I wanted to spend some time and hold space for these two remarkable women. I think it is incredibly important to give space and a platform for the stories mothers and especially new mothers to give voice to their experiences. As Black women or women of color, it is even more pressing as we are frequently the most adversely affected group due to the lack of safety felt around sharing, around vulnerability, and physical safety. It was illuminating to me to hear the stories of the Sasha and Zoë, both birthing doulas, and one a practicing Labor and Delivery Nurse practitioner echoed in the experiences of my friends as two new mothers. It speaks to the reality of truth, that these experiences are happening to many people all over the country, and on different sides from patient to practitioner. We need to share more of these voices and this is just my small way of doing so. Trigger warning, we are going to be talking about birthing, the process, and the highs and lows. So the disclaimer was given here. This is a long one, but a great one. So pour some tea, get comfy, and join us in this beautiful conversation about a very important transition point in life. Books mentioned: Nurture : A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen Britt and Sorelle on the Socials: Both are their IG handles Britt @colabottlebaby Brittany's amazing Podcast Recording Studio Newark.Fm Sorelle @rellebelle1223 Link to my previous conversations with birthing Doulas Sasha and Zoë: Check em out! Sasha of the Soul Doula Zoë of Zoserwoo ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you all are taking care of yourselves, wishing you great health, abundance, safety, and happiness as always. If you need more information, have something to share please send me a note. If you like what you hear and can, please give this offering a positive review on iTunes, it helps others to find us. Sign up for the newsletter for more on the astrological and wellness themes, as well as community resources. Link via my website: www.thehighvibealchemist.com Let's Connect! Instagram: @thehighvibealchemist Twitter: @thehigvibealch Email: hello@thehighvibealchemist.com Thanks for Tuning in!
