Your daily reminder that reproductive justice is about more than abortion rights. It's a movement for equitable access to all the resources we need to plan and build our families in our own ways—and that certainly includes abortion, as well as child care, health care, and more.

Alice Markham-Cantor writes about being an #abortiondoula, including what happens in the clinic and during the procedure, feelings that come up, and different ways that people experience abortion and receive support. thenation.com/article/aborti…

"More and more people are choosing to die in their homes instead of in hospitals. The New England Journal of Medicine reports the number is the highest it's been since the early 1900s. So families are turning to trained caregivers for support." npr.org/2020/01/03/793…

“Something needs to change, not only here but in other Indigenous communities. And I think that’s why … you see this big resurgence with Indigenous reproductive justice work and Indigenous birth work.” cherokeephoenix.org/Article/Index/…

Unpacking The Invisible Knapsack Of White Doula Privilege Live online workshop: Wednesday, January 15th at 7:30pm EST app.ruzuku.com/courses/36468/…

This is a moving article about birth returning to indigenous community and culture #reprojustice #birthstories #midwives nytimes.com/2020/01/05/wor…

Webinar tonight! Have you registered?

"Although often seen as an expensive luxury mostly reserved for white, rich, cisgender, and heterosexual women, doulas are crucial to increasing positive health outcomes for everyone giving birth, regardless of income level or identity." wearyourvoicemag.com/sex-and-health…

I am pro abortion. There is nothing shameful or bad or wrong about the procedure, whether medical, surgical or induction. If it is needed, it is needed.

In healthcare settings, LGBTQ folks often hesitate to self-advocate, perhaps out of fear they'll make themselves a target for even more discrimination. That's why doulas can be such a big help when queer parents give birth. My first for Xtra: dailyxtra.com/doulas-lgbtq2-…

Check out this article which quotes a few rad queer- and trans-affirming doulas, including Laura McGuire, founder of @equityandagency who I talked with in an episode of the Full-Spectrum Doula Circle Podcast. dailyxtra.com/doulas-lgbtq2-…

My latest for Lilith Magazine! Remember my New Years' resolution to become an abortion doula? Here's there explainer. "Lost in the noise of the political struggle to keep abortion safe and legal are the patients themselves...." lilith.org/blog/2020/02/b…

Crafting Ritual for Abortion and Pregnancy Loss online class is this Wednesday! Don’t forget to register if you’re planning to participate app.ruzuku.com/courses/42089/…

Nice write-up of the emergence of Children by Choice Association 's abortion doula program in Australia, spreading compassion and kindness to people having abortions #AbortionDoulas #AbortionStories abc.net.au/news/2021-06-0…

What's An Abortion, Anyway? is a nonjudgmental, medically accurate book for children, written and illustrated by abortion doulas #AbortionDoulas #AbortionStories #InformationalSupport thestranger.com/slog/2021/05/2…