Mother Land

carriecabral11

What does it mean to be a mother today? Listen as we discuss the politics, policy, and culture that affect the everyday lives of mothers in the US.

Episodes

  1. 06/24/2025

    Aalih Did a Home Birth!

    Are home births on the rise? We talk about Aalih's home birth experience, the history of midwives, and agency in your birth plans.    Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/MotherLandPodcast   Links from the episode: CDC Maternal Mortality Rates CDC Maternal Mortality Prevention ACOG Committee Opinion on Planned Home Births As midwife-assisted home births rise, so too do high-risk births outside hospitals -STAT News CDC Home Birth Data 2022 A Brief History of Midwifery in the United States OHSU Women's Health Center The Historic Significance of Doulas and Midwives - National Museum of African American History and Culture

  2. 06/24/2025

    Is Screen Time Really That Bad?

    We talk about the pros and cons of screen time for kids and why shaming parents about it sucks.    Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/MotherLandPodcast

  3. 01/17/2025

    Maternity Leave Part 2: The Mental Health Side

    We discuss the mental and emotional consequences of our country's lacking parental leave policies. Warning: Contains discussion of mental health, depression, anxiety, and trauma.  RESOURCES Postpartum Support International Hotline: 1-800-944-4773  Text "Help" to 800-944-4773 (EN) Text en espanol: (971) 203-7773   National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA   988 Suicide/Crisis Line: 988 (call, text or chat available)

  4. 12/24/2024

    Maternity Leave Part 1: How Did We Get Here?

    We tackle the current state of maternity leave policies in the US, how we got here, and why it doesn't work. Support us on Patreon Find us on Instagram

  5. 11/21/2024

    Where's My Village?

    It takes a village to raise a child...or does it?? In this episode, we talk about where this idea comes from and what makes up our "village" today. Support us on Patreon Find us on Instagram

  6. 11/21/2024

    Welcome to Mother Land

    Who are we, and why are we doing this? In our first episode, we answer these questions and talk about our ideas behind the show.  Support us on Patreon  Find us on Instagram

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What does it mean to be a mother today? Listen as we discuss the politics, policy, and culture that affect the everyday lives of mothers in the US.

Information

  • Creator
    carriecabral11
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Mother Land