#askNovant

Many clients come to me as an advocate and protector of the birth space. I will not violate that trust by having a side agreement with the entity they're seeking protection from. That's why I won't be a #NovantVendor #askNovant

Imagine entering the legal system and only allowed court-appointed lawyers. There should be access to counsel for those who can't afford it, but those who want to pay for their own should be able to hire the lawyer of their choosing. Why only allow hospital-approved doulas?

You can safely gather for sporting events and concerts, but hospitals are still restricting labor/birth support for HEALTHY pregnant patients. Why? #askNovant

Ridiculous that we're playing musical chairs in labor/delivery rooms because it's only safe for patients to have 2 support people. Meanwhile sporting events, concerts, restaurants are open for crowds. Kids in school without masks. It's about control, not safety. #aakNovant

Please stop asking your provider for permission to hire a doula.

If your provider gives you permission to hire a doula but then tells you which doula to choose, that's a #redflag

somebody somewhere is depending on you to do what God has called you to do.

#askNovant

This is a free event. Learn how having a doula and chiropractor during your pregnancy can improve your birth experience and lessen the need for c-section. #charlottedoula #charlottechiropractor #doula #chiropractor

Don't let your provider tell you who you can hire as your personal doula. #charlottedoula #doula #askNovant

If your provider is lying to you about your doula having to register to be present at your birth, she's demonstrating precisely why you need to hire your own doula. That's how they use fear and half truths to coerce you into surrendering your rights. #obstetricviolence #askNovant

When #doulas don't have a seat at the table, we're being served. #CharlotteDoula #Doula

If you really value Black women and want to improve birth outcomes, let Black women lead. #ListenToBlackWomen

Sticking doulas in hospitals without addressing the systems that harm Black women is like handing women cans of mace without addressing those who commit the assaults. Dismantle the system. #obstetricviolence

Birth work isn't for everyone, especially those who don't want to work. #doula

Black Maternal Health Week spotlights a crisis that needs immediate attention & resolution. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 3x the rate for white women in the U.S. #BMHW23 ▶️ Watch our #JusticeNow chat: youtu.be/QvIK6bSKXUs ➡️ Follow Black Mamas Matter Alliance

#askNovant if doulas are present when making policies about doulas.

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