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Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens is incredible.
She was born 1909 to a former enslaved father. She attended desegregated schools to receive better education.
Dr. Helen would sit at the front of the class in medical school so that she wouldn't be bothered by the racist comments and gestures made by her classmates.
Dr Helen would go on practice medicine in the 1940’s primarily caring for the poor and underprivileged.
One time she arrived at the home of a woman in labor to find that there was no electricity. The bed had to be moved so the delivery could be carried out using the light from the street.
In 1946 became the first female African American board-certified Ob/gyn in Philadelphia.
Over the next twenty years, she rose through the ranks, from instructor, through to professor, culminating in her appointment as professor emeritus in 1985. By 1969 she was associate dean in the Office for Minority Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania, and within five years had increased minority enrollment from three students to sixty-four. At the same time, she served on the staff of the Woman's Hospital in Philadelphia and later, the faculty of the Medical College of Pennsylvania.
After leaving the hospital in 1967, Dickens opened a clinic at Penn that was devoted and specialized to helping and supporting teen parents. The clinic offered services such as group counseling, therapy, education, and prenatal care.
Dickens did extensive research regarding teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, using her knowledge and results of her research to educate young mothers.
She also did a lot of work in cancer services and education. Dickens instigated a program, funded by the National Institute of Health, to carry out pap tests to detect cervical cancer.
Did you know about Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens?
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It's really easy for me to look around a room and

It's really easy for me to look around a room and see comfort measures all over it. This cup is more than a cup. This cup allows me to pour warm water on the birthers back during a contraction.
See we don't need much during a surge... we need to know we are safe, that this intensity will come to an end and that we are powerful... it's funny how much can be done with a purple kids cup..
What comfort measures do you swear by?
Want a Birth Wizard by your side who sees all the ways to make your labor magical? Summon me by using my linktree in bio for a consultation today!

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Happy Black History Month!

Happy Black History Month!
Margaret Charles Smith, also known as "Miss Margaret" born September 12, 1906 was first introduced to midwifery around the young age of 5 years old. She happened to be present when the midwife couldn’t make it in time to catch the baby, so Margaret did what any future midwife would do... She caught a baby. It wouldn’t be until she was in her 30’s would she pursue a career in midwifery.
In that era, "granny midwives" (aka lay African American midwives) were crucial to the lives of Southern black women because most hospitals wouldn't admit them as patients. It was also not a money-making career but one of grueling work and very little pay. Smith would often take $5-10 per birth or food as payment. She would trek through rural Alabama to get to her patients (sometimes wading through waters or navigating through crops/fields).
The mothers were typically overworked and malnourished. She was known for her skills with twins, breech and premature babies. There were times she did up to 4 births a night. She caught over 3500 babies by the end of her career. Her incredible skill allowed her to lose VERY few babies and no mothers during childbirth. There is a story of Miss Margaret saving a one-and-a-half-pound baby by making an incubator out of a cardboard box and hot water bottles.
How incredible is that!
Greene County, knowing Miss Margaret skills and understanding the impact she had on their community issued a permit to all her to practice midwifery, making her one of the county's first official midwives. In 1976, Alabama outlawed traditional midwifery, but she was allowed to continue.
In 1983 Margaret Charles Smith became the first Black American to be given the keys to Eutaw, Alabama, her hometown.
Have you read her book "Listen to me good"?
Have you heard of Miss Margaret before?

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Star Wars is full of life wisdom...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Star Wars is full of life wisdom...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you focus on how your how much you have to do in a day.. youll lose the reality that you can accomplish all of it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you focus on that intensity in your back during a contraction, you'll lose the reality that baby and you are working together.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ACOG supports the use of VBAC calculators however,

ACOG supports the use of VBAC calculators however, they aren't all created equal. There are many differences between them. It's important for you know to which one is being utilized to give you a VBAC Score!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know I was a part of Chess Club in middle

Did you know I was a part of Chess Club in middle school? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's where I learned the initial skills of watching your opponent. They will tell you the way they process moves being made on the board. This helped me understand the game because getting insight to people has always been an interest of mine. I was by no means a Chess Champ, but I was decent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You shouldn't have to feel like you are playing chess with your provider and the medical complex system. The good news I can coach you through. I have already memorized winning moves, know where to get resources and how to keep your birth, YOUR BIRTH.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Want a decent chess player who happens to be a great doula by your side? Summon me by using the linktree in bio to book a consultation today!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's all I'm going to say about it is negative self-talk seeps in without most of us realizing. It could be from past experiences or stressors that are coming at us in the moment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is where I step in. I can juggle with you. My strength has always been resource gathering and deep empathy. You don't have to do it all or know it all. Let me make it this juggling act easier. If you are ready to have extra support and not to juggle everything.....Summon me using my linktree in bio for a consultation today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why haven't you started listening to VBACed yet?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check out my linktree to catch up on all the episodes now! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Name that movie?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Jack is right. I find this happens a lot with clients. Unexpected twists and turns happen with pregnancy and birth but what makes the difference is their attitudes in how they tackle those plot twists. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love being a guide during those moments. Holding space so news can be processed, going over the information and dispelling any misconceptions, game planning the attack to the problem and leaving it out with a team rally... It's the good stuff.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you need someone to help you with problems and the attitudes with problems, summon me by using my linktree in my bio today for a consultation!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over the years, I have built up a good library of

Over the years, I have built up a good library of birth books and resources. I not only built it up in physical books but also audiobooks as well. My clients tend to be busy people and sitting down to read a physical book can be a lot to ask for of them. The only reason is because being dyslexic it's so much easier for me to intake that information through audiobooks, videos and easy digestible information. I truly feel you shouldn't have to be an expert in birth to have a great birth (that's why I have already became the expert for you). If you want an expert by your side... Summon me by using my linktree in bio and book your consultation today!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hey friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today is m

Hey friends!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Today is my favorite day! We are recording another new Ring of Fire episode. If you can't make it tonight to listen live... make sure you catch it after the fact on YouTube. All free, easy to find and fun of us talking about the realities birth work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check out my linktree if you want to listen or Join us tonight on @ringoffirepodcast ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Guise Report is the basis for what ACOG used t

The Guise Report is the basis for what ACOG used to state that VBAC's are a safe and reasonable choice. Would you like to learn about other nifty things about VBAC? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Come join a Birth Wizard's VBAC course with @ManifestBirthServices , @Eabbirth or you could book a private edition course with me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How cute are we channeling the Sanderson Sisters.

How cute are we channeling the Sanderson Sisters. I choose @Manifestbirthservices and @eabbirth as the very first Birth Wizard's because of their understanding of Cesarean and VBAC birthers. Caitlyn's heart is for those who are planning a birth after overcoming the great emotional odds. Leanna has been a dedicated to the high-risk birther community since 2015. These are Guides who understand that not every journey is easy. Join in on one of their upcoming classes to get the full scope of what your journey can look like and how to avoid any dragons or pitfalls.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It feels this way every time I get off a consultat

It feels this way every time I get off a consultation with a potential client and we are vibing. I can't help but start to imagine our adventures together and watching them triumph. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HUZZAH! 3 new VBAC Wizard's have join the guild.

HUZZAH!
3 new VBAC Wizard's have join the guild. These guide took aside 5 hours of their time and efforts to learn about VBAC and the journey of a VBAC Doula to earn this title and spot. I'm so very proud of each of them. I'm excited to see the advocates and guides they become in the future.

If you are wondering "hey... I want to be a VBAC Wizard 🪄 When's the next class?"
Well mark your calendars for April 16th 🙌

Thank you for all this community support and especially to @eabbirth , @p.s.l.m._dazia and @alexbarrdoula

Here's to many more VBAC Wizards in the future 🔮

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Which one resonates with you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Showing off the training manual and announcing the

Showing off the training manual and announcing the new series +email presign up

The emotion that most often comes up in this work

The emotion that most often comes up in this work is fear. It makes sense. This journey transforms you. It's intimidating and starts the very moment that pink line appears. My job isn't to take away that feeling or protect you from it... Just like Geralt with Ciri.. it's to train you to combat it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let me teach you how to fight the mind games. Let me train you how to advocate. Let me show you how this doesn't have to be a nightmare or be treated like a threat is around every corner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Are you ready to stop living in fear of your upcoming birth? Summon me by using my linktree so we can start your training today Birther of Destiny!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That's right your favorite Podcast is back! ⠀⠀

That's right your favorite Podcast is back! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@RingofFirepodcast is ready to go! WE are doing a live episode and will be a lost episode. If you have a been a long-time listener, you already know that our first episode is a "You had to be there". Join us and follow our IG @RingofFirepodcast. This season is going to be great. We have guests, amazing topics and so much planned. If you haven't check out our merch giveaway. Leave a 5 star review on apple, screenshot and send a dm to receive a free piece of merch!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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