Doula Activism & PoliticsThis forum is for activism efforts, networking and discussing political and social issues, such as circumcision, that impact doulas and their work.
how exciting! the new forum is right up my alley. woohoo!
I know! I am very excited about it...and nervous. 'politics' can be unpretty at times. But I'm sure we can all be adults and keep it clean and respectful
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals". ~J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I am excited as well.
When I first became a doula (2 yrs ago)I had no idea about the politics involved in childbirth. I never anticipated how FIRED UP I would get about such issues.
I hope this forum can start discussions, but also initiate action for positive change.
__________________
__________________
This Member Says "Thanks!" to earthgirl For This Post:
I am excited as well.
When I first became a doula (2 yrs ago)I had no idea about the politics involved in childbirth. I never anticipated how FIRED UP I would get about such issues.
I hope this forum can start discussions, but also initiate action for positive change.
Well said!!
__________________
Amanda
Canadian Birth Doula, DONA trained
to dd Lola Daisy Blue
January 31, 2004
Married to the love of my life David
"The power and the intensity of your contractions cannot be stronger than you, because it is you." Unknown
This Member Says "Thanks!" to empowering birth For This Post:
This is a great topic for a forum...rock on! I can't wait to jump in!
Beth
__________________ While the great sage Choni HaMagel was walking along a road, he saw a man planting a carob tree. Choni asked him: "How long will it take for this tree to bear fruit?" "Seventy years," replied the man. Choni then asked: "Are you so healthy a man that you expect to live that length of time and eat its fruit?" The man answered: "I found a fruitful world because my ancestors planted for me, so therefore I plant for my children." - Ta'anis 23b
Quote:
Activism, politics
This should be a fun forum!
to dd Lola Daisy Blue
I am hoping this will become one of my favourite forums. 
I'm glad to see Cathy and Stacie leading it. 
Yes! Getting fired up about issues surrounding birth is just what I need to recharge my doula batteries!
While the great sage Choni HaMagel was walking along a road, he saw a man planting a carob tree. Choni asked him: "How long will it take for this tree to bear fruit?" "Seventy years," replied the man. Choni then asked: "Are you so healthy a man that you expect to live that length of time and eat its fruit?" The man answered: "I found a fruitful world because my ancestors planted for me, so therefore I plant for my children." - Ta'anis 23b
