MOTHER Lab Podcast

Join us in conversations about maternal health inequities and reproductive battles plaguing the world, as we address the inequities that Black women face daily in the health care sector. This podcast is an extension of the work of the MOTHER lab that seeks to address and advocate for maternal health inequities at the local and national level.

MOTHER Lab Podcast is a education podcast hosted by MOTHER Lab, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #3

  Social Personhood & Pregnancy Loss: Where Anthropology Meets Maternal Health

  Feb 19, 202635 minS3

  <p>In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Leigh Stuckey, who is an anthropologist, migration researcher, doula, and educator at the University of Michigan. Her work sits at the intersection of culture and medicine, approaching reproductive justice through an anthropological framework. We sat down with Dr. Stuckey to discuss pregnancy loss, social personhood, and the cultural worlds that shape reproductive experiences.</p><p>Contact Dr. Leigh Stuckey to learn more about her ongoing project on pregnancy loss and the language used to describe it, or to connect for a conversation.</p><p>Email Dr. Stuckey: ltwstu@umich.edu</p><...

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  Episode #2

  Reproductive Justice and Black Maternal Health

  Nov 18, 202524 minS3

  <p>In this episode, we are joined by Christian Nunes, who is a leading women's advocate and President of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Christian is also the Founder and CEO of Equity Bound Solutions LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on creating equitable solutions for various organizations. We sat down with Christian to discuss her grassroots activism and experience advocating for mental health and women's and children's issues. </p><p></p><p>Christian not only shares her leadership in NOW, but also her own personal encounters with the maternal health landscape in our present day. She elaborates on...

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  Episode #1

  Portraits of Resilience: Art and the Black Maternal Experience

  Mar 2, 202535 minS3

  <p>In this episode, join us as we kick off Season 3 of the MOTHER Lab Podcast with a powerful conversation featuring Ashley January, a contemporary painter whose work is deeply rooted in Black maternal health advocacy. We sat down with Ashley to explore how her personal experience with pregnancy complications and her son’s premature birth shaped her artistic vision.</p><p>Ashley shares how she uses color, texture, and composition to tell the stories of Black mothers, birthing people, and families who have experienced birth trauma. We discuss the emotional balance between vulnerability and empowerment in her work, the im...

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  Episode #8

  From Loss to Leadership: Advocacy in Black Maternal Health with Candice Marshall and Tiffany Vassell

  Jan 17, 202542 minS2

  <p>In this episode, we talk with maternal health advocates Candice Marshall and Tiffany Vassell about their experiences and insights into Black maternal health. We explore Candice’s journey through personal loss and her advocacy work to support mothers facing racial disparities, as well as Tiffany’s transition from labor and delivery nurse to a dedicated advocate for midwifery care and reproductive justice. Join us as we discuss the power of personal stories, recent policy wins in maternal health, and the importance of culturally sensitive care for women of color.</p><p>Tiffany Vassell's Book, "Preparation for a Hospital Birth", can...

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  Episode #7

  Unpacking Reproductive Justice: History, Autonomy, and the Fight for Equity

  Dec 15, 202426 minS2

  <p>In this first part of our reproductive justice series, we talk with our hosts Lena, Kimberly, and Hilary about the foundations and significance of reproductive justice in today’s society. We explore the definition of reproductive justice, its historical roots, and the movement's evolution led by women of color. Delving into the history of bodily autonomy in the United States, we discuss key legal milestones like Roe v. Wade and its recent overturning, examining how these events have shaped the fight for reproductive rights.</p><p></p><p>Find us at the MOTHER Lab: https://motherlab.org/</p>

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