Dr. Richelle Whittaker Dr. Richelle Whittaker is an educational psychologist board certified in perinatal mental health, a parenting coach, trainer, and author. She is devoted to educating, equipping, and empowering women struggling with emotional challenges through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. … Continue reading →
Afua Hassaine Afua Hassaine moved to Houston to pursue a career in midwifery. She graduated from the Houston School of Midwifery in 1984. Afua is the founder, owner and licensed midwife of The Birthing Place. The Birthing Place is the … Continue reading →
Catrice Harris, African American Midwifery History Catrice Harris: Doula, Childbirth Educator, Midwifery Student African American Midwifery History in recognition of Black History Month Catrice Harris is a mother and grandmother, who has been supporting families with childbirth education, labor and … Continue reading →
Andrea Freeman Andrea Freeman, author of Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race and Injustice, is Professor at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law. Freeman writes and researches at the intersection of critical race theory and issues of food … Continue reading →
Marya Axner, Parenting Marya Axner has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds. Recently she has been working to address the climate emergency and ending societal divisions that hamper solving this challenge. She … Continue reading →
Meg Duggan Meg Duggan is 33 years old and gave birth to her first child named Madeline at home, right in the middle of the pandemic, in May of 2020. Meg is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and works as … Continue reading →
Holly Milkowski, Circumcision Holly Milkowski has volunteered as Director of Intact Houston since 2014, sharing research-based education and resources with expecting families and individuals affected by circumcision. She is a local birth worker, and owner of Your Labor Neighbor – … Continue reading →
Blythe TwoSisters, PsyD Dr. Blythe TwoSisters completed her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2012. She is a trained Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Specialist. She attended a specialized training in order to help pregnant people understand and manage emotional concerns … Continue reading →
Linda Janet Holmes, Black Midwifery History Linda Janet Holmes is a writer, independent scholar, curator, and long-time women’s health activist. Her writing, including articles in medical journals and essays in feminist journals, has been pivotal in contributing to a resurgence … Continue reading →
Rachel Moore, Physical Therapy Dr. Rachel Moore is a physical therapist who specializes in pregnancy care, postpartum recovery, and pelvic health. Dr. Moore owns Disrupt Physiotherapy, a physical therapy and wellness practice located in Spring, Texas, where she offers services … Continue reading →