Cómo Overtown dio a luz la justicia del parto | Jamarah Amani | TEDxOvertown

La partera titulada y defensora de la justicia del parto Jamarah Amani analiza la historia de la partería negra y los obstáculos que han enfrentado las profesionales negras del parto para ejercer. La charla parte de su trayectoria personal en la partería y de su trabajo documentando las historias de parteras mayores. También presenta a Ellen Sturrup, partera inmigrante de las Bahamas que atendió a madres y recién nacidos en Miami, incluido Overtown. Fuente: TEDx Talks.

• Historia de la partería negra y de las profesionales del parto
• Obstáculos para ejercer como profesional negra del parto
• El trabajo de Ellen Sturrup en Miami y Overtown

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please consult a medical professional before modifying your birth plan to understand personal benefits and risks. Contents only reflect the speaker's personal views, understanding, and experiences. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf What can the wisdom of generations of midwives teach us about the future of maternal healthcare? In this TEDxOvertown talk, licensed midwife and birth justice advocate Jamarah Amani explores the history of midwifery, the challenges facing birthing families and the importance of preserving ancestral knowledge. Drawing on her personal journey into midwifery, her advocacy and her work documenting the stories of elder midwives, Jamarah examines the historical contributions of Black birth workers and the barriers that have affected their ability to practice. She also shares the story of Ellen Sturrup, a Bahamian immigrant and midwife who cared for mothers and newborns across Miami, including Overtown, and introduces her vision for rebuilding community-centered maternity care through midwives, doulas and birth centers. Jamarah's talk is a call to preserve the knowledge of those who came before us and use that wisdom to build a future in which families have access to respectful, culturally responsive maternity care. Jamarah Amani is a mother of four and a community midwife. She created the Black Midwives Model of Care, the Birth Justice Bill of Rights, founded Black Midwives Day, co-founded the National Black Midwives Alliance, and is a founding member of the Queer and Transgender Midwives Association. As Executive Director of Southern Birth Justice Network, she offers free midwifery care, facilitates accessible doula support, and advocates for birth justice in hospitals and institutions. Jamarah has written op-eds for many publications. She recently co-authored the Birth Justice Black Papers. Jamarah speaks internationally about Birth Justice, including briefings for the US Congress and the United Nations. She produced a documentary, “Legacy Power Voice: Movements in Black Midwifery,” and served as an advisor on MTV’s short film “Water Angel.” Her awards include the 2022 Umm Salaamah Birth Worker Award, and the 2024 Woman of Vision Award. She is currently a Black Maternal Health Fellow. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx