Blk Mum To Midwife Blogcast

Join me for the fourth and final instalment of my project. I'll be sharing my thoughts on decolonising midwifery education. What does it mean to me? How can we do it? Why do we need to do it? This topic set me on the path I am currently on. While it can be lonely at times, I know there is value in this work. For students, for midwives, for women and birthing people and for society as a whole. If you are interested in either my workshop or collaborating, please drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you. Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email: blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram: @Blk_mum_to_midwife  Twitter: @blkmumtomidwife

In the 3rd installment of this mini-series I'm joined by Amba Morrell (@londonsstudentmidwife) and we talk about what activism looks like as a student midwife. We discuss the ups and downs of raising our voices and shaking tables, why we bother and how we keep going. I hope this episode speaks to your inner activist!  Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email: blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram: @Blk_mum_to_midwife  Twitter: @blkmumtomidwife

In the 2nd episode of this 4 part mini-series, I will be talking to Nicolette Porter (@Nicolette_stmw), fellow 150 Leaders cohort member and co-editor of The Student Midwife Journal. We take a deep dive into our experiences of navigating the midwifery degree with learning difference and share what has and hasn't worked for us. This episode's pearls of wisdom come from midwifery lecturer Emilie Edwards (@_Emilie_Edwards), a truly inspiring educator. Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email: blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram: @Blk_mum_to_midwife  Twitter: @blkmumtomidwife

Join me and some fabulous guests for the first episode of a 4 part mini-series!  The phrase Each One, Teach One is an African proverb that originated in the United States during slavery when Africans were denied education. When someone learned how to read or write, it became their responsibility to teach someone else. The idea is to spread knowledge for the betterment of your community. During this episode we will be sharing our triumphs, our challenges and our top tips for aspiring and current students. No matter what part of your journey you're on, every day is a learning day!! Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email: blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram: @Blk_mum_to_midwife  Twitter: @blkmumtomidwife

Join me for another update on my journey. In this episode you hear about me getting into the swing of year 3, my child's saggy tights dilemma and how my views and understanding of leadership has guided me to my next project. ETA: If you know me, you'll know my birthday has been and gone!lol I recorded this episode over a couple of weeks because procrastination and life. Useful link: 150 Leaders Programme  Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email: blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram: @Blk_mum_to_midwife  Twitter: @blkmumtomidwife

Hi all,  She's back! It's been forever so this is me reintroducing myself. I managed to survive the battlefield that is 2nd year of my midwifery degree, but came out the other end with more that I expected. Hello leadership journey and ADAH diagnosis!! Let me catch y'all up on these ups and downs real quick.  Grab a cuppa and enjoy. x P.S - Apologies for the sound being all over the place :/ Support Me - Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/chelsea_blkmumtomidwife Contact Me - Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find Me -  Instagram @Blk_mum_to_midwife or Twitter @blkmumtomidwife

Hi all! This episode is just me catching you up on what's been going on for me. Grades are rolling in, my PAD is still the bane of my existence, I'm back on delivery suite and I've decided to join the Everyday Racism Book Club, (you should too). I talk about how colourism is an enemy of progress and also why I don't understand people who are offended by trans and non-binary folks being included in the language we use. x Support Me   Buy me a coffee: My Ko-Fi Contact Me Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com Find me on instagram @Blk_mum_to_midwife or twitter @blkmumtomidwife

I'm baaaaaaack! Yes, It's been a while, but I'm kicking off 2021 fashionably late. I have no resolutions, but I do have some intentions. In this episode find out how I've been holding up during placement (postnatal ward and neonatal unit placements are now done) and just how much the theory side of things has been kicking my ass! I'll also be having a chat with another of my birth world heroes, Jen Muir (IG: @jen_badass_muir). Jen is the founder of The Badass Birth and is also an intersectional (yaaasss) doula educator. They never fail to bring the realness, so I hope you enjoy our discussion. If you'd like one of my Clubhouse invites, drop me a DM/email on my contacts below. x Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com  Find me on instagram @Blk_mum_to_midwife or twitter @blkmumtomidwife

Join me for another episode where I'l be joined by the legend that is Mars Lord. We'll be discussing what it is that doulas do as well as the importance of black and brown birthworkers in relation to maternal health outcomes.  I'll be updating you on uni placement (hello postnatal ward!), my struggle with assignment writing and some of the pies I have my fingers in! Also, SEND HEEEEELP, the little person now has a big person's attitude!!!  Link to Ali Abdaal's YouTube channel where he discusses study tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg Link to my journal article: https://www.all4maternity.com/should-we-decolonise-midwifery-education/

**Disclaimer** This episode is sooooo super late, so the update is lagging behind a bit too, sowwy! I'll be sure to catch you up shortly. x In this episode I'll be talking about wellness and how I've been trying (and failing at times) to take better care of myself. I have a golden proud mum moment to share and will also be joined by my awesome guest, wellness blogger Marta (check out her awesome blog The Uncovered Path) who will be talking about her wellness journey as a diabetic who also has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Marta's instagram: @t1dveganlivejourney  Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and suggestions for Let's Talk About It topics. Find me on instagram @Blk_mum_to_midwife or twitter @blkmumtomidwife

In this episode I'll be talking about why we should share and care rather than compete in different areas of our lives. I'll also be speaking to midwife and author Leah Hazard (fan girl squeeeee!) who has some great advice for both student and newly qualified midwives. Remember folks, sharing is caring, tell your friends! Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and suggestions for Let's Talk About It topics. Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/

In this episode I'll be focussing on womanhood from another perspective.  We're all making our individual journeys through life, and I'd like to share some of mine. This week I'll talk about how as a student midwife I navigate caring for women who my not speak/understand english, some of my experience of black womanhood and I'll also have a much needed discussion about colourism (yes, that's a thing) with my two lovely guests. Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and suggestions for Let's Talk About It topics. Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/

In this episode I'm joined by the awesome Alix and Jade from The Birth Uprising (@thebirthuprising on insta). We'll be talking all things hypnobirthing, how The Birth Uprising came to be as well as how their "no bull, no fluff " brand is going from strength to strength.  Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and suggestions for Let's Talk About It topics. Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/

I'm back in placement (yaay!) and thinking about starting year 2 (eeeek!).  My little miss sassy pants is growing at the speed of light and I'm not entirely ready for  it.  It's also Black Breastfeeding Week and I'm sooo here for it. Join me for a chatty catch up! Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and Let's Talk About It topics Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/

Welcome to the first episode of the Blk Mum to Midwife blogcast!  I'm diving straight in with a  rundown of my first year as a student midwife and how I've navigated this here season of 'rona.  Parenting for me has mostly consisted of being a snack bitch to my spawn, eating secret treats  while hiding  and eyeing up that bottle of wine before midday on many days. As it's the born day of my podcast, I thought it only right to also include an awesome birth story from my lovely guest Sarah Edwards. Email blkmumtomidwife@gmail.com with your what's happening wins, parenting triumphs and fails and Let's Talk About It topics Check out the blog at: blkmumtomidwife.home.blog/

Hello! I'm Chelsea mum of 1 and student midwife. Find out a bit more about my new blogcast baby! I'm super excited to share my journey to becoming a top notch defender of autonomy and baby catcher. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!  x