Today I interviewed McKenzie Loffer who is a proud member of the Muscogee-Creek tribe. McKenzie is a mom to two young children and chats all about indigenous motherhood and the importance of raising your children within their respective cultures. Me and McKenzie chat a lot about how motherhood is viewed differently within the Native American community and the sanctity surrounding birth and motherhood. Today's conversation focuses a lot on inclusivity and not being afraid to stand out, be different, and accept your roots.

"Reproduction on the Reservation"-By looking deeply at one tribal nation over more than a century, Theobald offers an especially rich analysis of how Indigenous women experienced pregnancy and motherhood under evolving federal Indian policy. At the heart of this history are the Crow women who displayed creativity and fortitude in struggling for reproductive self-determination.

"Motherhood So White"-Motherhood So White is the story of Nefertiti's fight to create the family she always knew she was meant to have and the story of motherhood that all American families need now. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, Black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racially charged, modern-day America.  

You can contact McKenzie via her email address- mckenzie.loffer@gmail.com

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Today I dive deep into the topic of selecting your provider for your pregnancy. In today's episode, I give you some top tips on what to look for along with specific questions to ask during your consult. I also give you some red flags and highly recommend you NOT ask for recommendations in your local mom Facebook group. I also discuss knowing your non-negotiables during your pregancy for your birth and write them down. Have your partner/spouse get on board with you so you can combat any adversity you may have about those specific items.

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Your Ideal Birth Setting- https://rosemarydoula.com/f/your-ideal-birth-setting

Best Sources fo an Evidence-Based Pregnancy- https://rosemarydoula.com/f/best-sources-for-evidence-based-pregnancy-information

Evidence Based Birth- https://evidencebasedbirth.com/

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Jessi shares her two beautiful birth stories with us along with her very hard journey of dealing with postpartum depression. Jessi had a birth center birth and a free birth with a birth keeper and shares the differences between those two experiences. Jessi also shares her journey of overcoming postpartum depression along with her husband's journey of struggling with his own postpartum depression after their first child as well.

You can follow Jessi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jessigreer1/

Jessi's Birth Keeper https://www.instagram.com/intuitivebirthjourney/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Celebrate Recovery https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

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