EBB 345 - Taking the First Steps toward Trauma-Informed Lactation Care with Porsche Holland-Otunba, Founder of Reclaim Black Motherhood

Porsche Holland-Otunba, CEO of Reclaim Black Motherhood, joins Dr. Dekker to share her personal journey from trauma to advocacy in the birthing world. Porsche opens up about her own traumatic birth experience, which ignited her passion for fighting for better care for Black families. She discusses how a lack of informed choice, systemic biases, and inadequate lactation support affected her pregnancy and birth, leading her to become a passionate birth worker, doula, and lactation consultant. Porsche emphasizes the need for trauma-informed, culturally competent care, particularly for Black families, and offers invaluable advice for healthcare workers and birth professionals on how to center the needs of families through active listening and compassionate support.

 

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(02:29) Porsche’s Birth Story and the Impact on Her Approach to Trauma-Informed Care

(05:34) A Call to Action: Rising Up After a Traumatic Birth

(07:19) The Systemic Failures and Lack of Representation in Healthcare

(10:20) Advocating for Change and Getting Involved in Maternal Health Initiatives

(13:13) Generational Trauma and Preeclampsia in Black Families

(15:33) The Future of Preeclampsia Care and Prevention

(17:56) The Intersection of Preeclampsia and Mental Health

(22:06) Lactation Challenges: Generational Trauma and Cultural Barriers

(25:40) The Role of Lactation Support in Hospitals

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