It's Black Maternal Health Week and the Mamas have brought in Kimberly  Durdin (https://www.instagram.com/kimberlydurdin/) who is a Licensed Midwife, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator and Doula Trainer, Plus she's  a mother of six and grandmother of five! She and business partner Allegra Hill are co-owners and co-founders of Kindred Space LA, South LA’s only Black-owned Birth Center and hub for midwifery care, doula support and training, lactation consulting, education, parenting support group, enrichment and movement. So needless to say, she knows a thing or two about maternal health! Kim is here to give us some of the details about birthing that we just don't know. Things like the difference between a doula and a midwife, or what's better pain meds or natural? Should we as Black women be avoiding hospital births? We're not saying Kim has all the answers, but this is definitely a starting place for anyone who is asking questions! If you're interested in finding out more about Black Maternal Health Week you can click HERE (https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/) Make sure you check out and support Kindred Space LA  (https://www.kindredspacela.com/) and if you're looking for more resources check out the Irth App (https://irthapp.com/) this is not medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before making any medical decisions Alright Mama's Den community what did you learn about maternal health this episode? What do you still have questions about? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form (https://forms.gle/ZMuL5TaBPxHr6rVY6) and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast  (https://www.instagram.com/themamasdenpodcast/) ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/ac1085d0-7744-4dbb-bdf9-0154026f8f8e/shows/c8b70fab-9fea-49a9-8a75-5efdf1ffa9ad/episodes/e5cdec4b-9f98-4a29-a819-63fc1d5b027c/www.instagram.com/watermeloneggrolls) Codie - @codieco (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/ac1085d0-7744-4dbb-bdf9-0154026f8f8e/shows/c8b70fab-9fea-49a9-8a75-5efdf1ffa9ad/episodes/e5cdec4b-9f98-4a29-a819-63fc1d5b027c/www.instagram.com/codieco) Felicia - @felicialatour (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/ac1085d0-7744-4dbb-bdf9-0154026f8f8e/shows/c8b70fab-9fea-49a9-8a75-5efdf1ffa9ad/episodes/e5cdec4b-9f98-4a29-a819-63fc1d5b027c/www.instagram.com/felicialatour) Melanie - @melaniefiona (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/ac1085d0-7744-4dbb-bdf9-0154026f8f8e/shows/c8b70fab-9fea-49a9-8a75-5efdf1ffa9ad/episodes/e5cdec4b-9f98-4a29-a819-63fc1d5b027c/www.instagram.com/melaniefiona) ======== The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.  As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com (mailto:podcasts@blacklove.com) . BLACK LOVE, INC. (https://substack.com/redirect/321198fa-1986-41b3-8140-ec96f2f32158?j=eyJ1IjoiMW9jOWE5In0.gtKsvg6IQrJYWnCm6wixbDLBf-HKcL8EFKd257fvmFg) is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.   Connect with us: @blacklove (https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/) on Instagram @blacklovedoc (https://www.facebook.com/blacklovedoc) on Facebook @blacklovedoc (https://twitter.com/blacklovedoc) on Twitter