Nationwide — SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (“SMC Doulas”) is excited to announce its upcoming Practicing African American Postpartum Care (PAAPC) Webinar, scheduled for October 17, 2024. The PAAPC online webinar oXers valuable insights into African American postpartum traditions and provides practical guidance to improve maternal outcomes and reduce postpartum illness.
This webinar will dive into the deep-rooted African American postpartum traditions that extend far beyond the conventional six-week recovery period recognized by Western medicine. It will also explore how these traditions extend into a full-year postpartum recovery period for new mothers, that reduces maternal morbidities, while nurturing both their physical and emotional well-being as well as creating wellness.
The PAAPC webinar provides a comprehensive overview of holistic postpartum care practices, including the preparation of nourishing foods, identifying signs of postpartum depression, and strengthening family bonds.
What We Know
Research shows postpartum care is eXective in reducing symptoms of depression, improving breastfeeding outcomes, and supporting new mothers through their transition into parenthood. The PAAPC webinar provides participants with the tools needed to ensure new mothers feel validated, supported, and celebrated during this sacred period following childbirth.
Exploring Postpartum Care through African American Traditions
The trainer for this webinar will be Shafia Monroe, an internationally recognized midwife and doula trainer, bringing over 40 years of experience in advocating for comprehensive maternal and postpartum care to improve birth outcomes.
In this webinar participants will learn:
• The historical and cultural significance of African American postpartum traditions.
• Strategies for supporting emotional and physical recovery after childbirth.
• The role of family and birth workers in enhancing mother-infant bonding and reducing postpartum depression.
• Techniques for incorporating traditional African American postpartum practices such as belly binding, beautification rituals, and postpartum baths.
Why Attend?
Whether you are a doula, midwife, healthcare professional, or a community member, the PAAPC webinar will provide you with invaluable information and actionable steps for improving postpartum care. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of step-by-step practical applications for the 40 days to improve maternal health and reduce postpartum morbidities.
About
With over 20 years of experience, the SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training approach is designed to ensure every family has access to high quality doula care from professionals who are also culturally competent. The foundation of SMC Doulas’ proprietary training methodology is built upon the legacy of the 20th century African American Midwife to empower families to advocate for their birthing and postpartum needs. SMC has trained thousands of doulas from around the world in its doula training, childbirth education, and continuing education programs. The SMC Doula vision is “A Doula for Every Woman.”
For more information about the webinar or to register, visit smcdoulas.com or contact info@smcdoulas.com.
For press inquiries, contact Shafia Monroe, MPH. DEM, CDT President at shafia@smcdoulas.com or
503-281-1688.
