The Birth Squad

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• Why Are Black Women Still Dying in Childbirth? S4 Ep 8

  August 16, 2026 · 13 min

  Black women in the United States are still significantly more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes — and this disparity is not explained by education, income, or genetics. So what is actually driving it? In this season finale, Dr…

• Why So Many Women Feel Lost After Giving Birth | S4 Ep7

  August 2, 2026 · 21 min

  Everyone prepares for the birth. Almost nobody prepares for what comes after. In this episode, Dr. Kimeshia Thomas and Dr. Ijeoma Bello break down what the postpartum period actually looks like and why so many women are left feeling…

• What Doctors Wish More Women Knew About Birth Trauma | S4 Ep 6

  July 19, 2026 · 11 min

  "Your baby is healthy. That's all that matters." — But what happens when the birth itself feels traumatic, even when the outcome is good? In this episode, Dr. Kimeshia Thomas and Dr. Ijeoma Bello break down: Why birth trauma is defined by…

• Do You Still Need an Doula if you want an Epidural? | S4 Ep5

  July 5, 2026 · 7 min

  You've decided on an epidural — so do you really still need a doula? Two Black OB-GYNs are answering this question once and for all. In this episode, Dr. Kimeshia Thomas and Dr. Ijeoma Bello break down: Why an epidural treats pain but does…

• The Art of Declining Interventions Without Burning Bridges | S4 Ep4

  June 21, 2026 · 10 min

  You're in labor and your provider recommends something you weren't expecting — and you don't know how to push back without seeming difficult or putting your baby at risk. In this episode, two Black OB-GYNs break down: Why interventions get…

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