How often do new parents get the mental health and social support they need during pregnancy and birth? That may depend on their race or ethnicity. (1/6)

Birth Place Lab is pleased to announce our presence on BlueSky! Follow us as we cease posting on X and continue our work advancing research, equity, and collaboration in maternity care on our new home at @BirthPlaceLab.bsky.social!

Tomorrow Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Nashira Baril, Rebecca Herman, Emily Anesta, & Katherine Rushfirth as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 12 PM PST/3PM EST. Register: https://t.co/FlbJ2H6e1F

Meet the BPL team! V. Senkoro is a FT #ResearchAssistant for the BPL w/a background in #Sociology, who brings dynamic expertise to our projects. She's dedicated to the develop't of the #PublicHealth sector in the #GlobalSouth 🌍 Meet the whole team → https://t.co/kotWNDzCig

Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Nashira Baril, Rebecca Herman, Emily Anesta, and Katherine Rushfirth as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 12 PM PST/3PM EST. Register: https://t.co/FlbJ2H6e1F

Meet the BPL team C. Solís is a #PostDocFellow at the BPL who has a robust background in holistic community well-being, social equity, racial healing, + food colonialism 🌽 She first started w/us in 2020 on the #RESPCCTstudy 🤝 Meet the whole team → https://t.co/mKA4l23Z1M

Meet the BPL team! A. Gainza (@UBC '22!) is a FT #ResearchAssistant for the lab. In his work, he combines a background in #Psychology w/passion for methodology, epidemiology, + #PublicHealth in the area of repro & sexual health⚕️ Meet the whole team → https://t.co/kotWNDzCig

💜🏳️‍⚧️ Today, on #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor & remember trans individuals lost to violence & systemic injustice 🏳️‍⚧️💜 We stand in solidarity w/trans folks & are dedicated to ensuring every birthing person receives the compassionate, affirming care they deserve.

Meet the BPL team! D. Featherstone is our Knowledge Mobilization + Community Engagement Specialist. Passionate abt #WomensHealth 🤰🏽 #FoodJustice ⚖️ + #FoodSecurity 🍎, she manages #Outreach & #Engagement re: our research projects. Meet the whole team → https://t.co/nHIDrkVRsc

Today! Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Dr. Yardeh Marín Vázquez (@YaredhMarin) as a speaker for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, Monday Nov 4th, 2024 at 12 PM PST/3 PM EST! Register now here: https://t.co/F4srZianUz

Next week! Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Dr. Yardeh Marín Vázquez (@YaredhMarin) as a speaker for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, Monday Nov 4th, 2024 at 12 PM PST/3 PM EST! Register now here: https://t.co/Clfzg9xSsj

Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Dr. Yardeh Marín Vázquez (@YaredhMarin) as a speaker for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series, Monday Nov 4th, 2024 at 12 PM PST/3 PM EST! Register now here: https://t.co/PmmTzNPKwg

This week we're extending a special thanks to our US Nurse Midwife collaborators! Thank you for your insight and contributions to the work we do at Birth Place Lab. 🤝 #USMidwiferyWeek #MidwiferyWeek2024 #ThankYou

This National Breastfeeding Week, let’s work together to close the inequalities gap by ensuring breastfeeding support for all through sharing knowledge and resources throughout our communities. 📚 Resources & learn more about National Breastfeeding Week: https://t.co/lOD0yqTkT8

Today! - Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming Dr. Kaveri Mayra (@kaveri_mayra) on Oct 1, 2024, at 11 AM PST Where she'll share insights from 2,741 birth stories, using poetic inquiry to explore trauma and violence ✅ Register now at: https://t.co/G2Vq5fg4S6 #JEPS #SeminarSeries

(4/4) For more resources, events, and continued learning opportunities, visit the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre on the UBC campus @ubcirshdc

(3/4) Visit our website for a list of public events, resources, and Indigenous-lead organizations you can donate to: https://t.co/7zWgCBwxt4

(2/4) the children who never returned home by learning about the history and ongoing impact of colonization and listening to Indigenous voices on how you can support truth and reconciliation.

(1/4) September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please join the Birth Place Lab in honoring and upholding survivors of the Indian Residential School system and commemorating..

🎤 Join @BirthPlaceLab in welcoming with Dr. Kaveri Mayra on Oct 1, 2024, at 11 AM PST Where she'll share insights from 2,741 birth stories, using poetic inquiry to explore trauma and violence. ✅ Register now at: https://t.co/G2Vq5fg4S6

🌎 Today on World Sexual Health Day we want to empower, educate, and celebrate sexual health for all. 🤝🏾 Everyone deserves access to accurate information to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. #WorldSexualHealthDay2024 #WorldSexualHealthDay