Katherine Anderson, Childbirth Educator and Doula

04/03/2023

Black Maternal Health week is April 11-17. What better way to make a difference than attending the life-changing screening of the film Aftershock, and stay for a panel discussion afterwards?!

Sunday, April 16th, 12:30pm, White Plains Library, White Plains NY

"Aftershock" documentary film screening followed by discussion with cast members- in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week

03/12/2023

Please join us during Black Maternal Health week to a screening of the documentary “Aftershock” on Sunday, April 16th, 12:30-3:30pm at the White Plains Library. Reservations are required and space is limited, so sign up ASAP! There is a $10 suggested donation that will go to Save a Rose foundation.
Following the film will be a panel discussion, Q&A with film participants Nubia-Earth Martin, Myla Flores and Bruce McIntyre (savearosefoundation.org)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aftershock-documentary-movie-screening-and-panel-discussion-with-qa-tickets-563505759897

"Aftershock" documentary film screening followed by discussion with cast members- in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week

02/11/2023

Do you have a birth story to share? Please join me for a Red Tent, February 26th, 2-4pm, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. All birth experiences are welcome 💜
Email kathpooch@gmail.com for more info

10/01/2022

Thank you Sarah Ludwig for posting this!

The FRIES acronym for consent generally applies to sexual contact, but can be viewed through the lens of birth preferences as well.

While it is vital to trust your care provider and listen to medical advice, they should be taking your priorities and preferences into consideration - and you are always free to seek second opinions. NOTHING should be done to your body without your consent. (Of course, there are specific emergency situations where consent is implied in cases where urgency is necessary.)

Consent should be:

🍟 Freely given - it does not involve any type of pressure, force, or manipulation.

🍟 Reversible - you can change your mind.

🍟 Informed - you need to know exactly what they are consenting to, including benefits and risks, free from biased language.

🍟 Empowered - you should have a confident voice in your care. (The “E” is for “enthusiastic” when considering intimate contact.)

🍟 Specific - each intervention or procedure requires consent each time, even if you've done it before.

Having a voice in your care is important - feeling calm and confident through the birth process, regardless of the path it may take, sets you up for a healthy postpartum.

05/20/2022

Please consider signing this petition in support of the wonderful Danbury midwives!

Demand Danbury Hospital to Respect Women's Choice for Midwife Care!

04/25/2022

Music can be an incredibly beneficial tool to use in labor!

Turns out, women have been singing, chanting and humming through childbirth for centuries. But can it actually provide relief?

04/06/2022

Through our ICAN community, I have had the privilege to get to know some of the strongest, bravest and most inspirational people. For more info about joining our group contact me kathpooch@gmail.com

Whether vaginal or Caesarean, don’t let anyone tell you that bringing a life into this world isn’t a big deal.

02/03/2022

Such important research about premature babies and the response to hearing their parents voices 💜

Premature babies are separated from their parents at birth so that they can be stabilized and receive life-saving care. They are exposed to painful procedures, that while necessary, can, and often do, have an impact on their neurological development. Simply being born prematurely has lifelong co.....