Podcasts by NATAL
NATAL passes the mic to Black families to hear all about their journey to parenthood in their own words. Our second season follows four parents in rural Mississippi, Iowa and Hawaii as they birth new lives and legacies exactly where they are. Interwoven by narrative interludes, this 10-part story album features the birthworkers, medical professionals and advocates caring for Black rural families at every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
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Two: Roots of the Black Birthing Crisis from 2023-12-12T16:37:56.450849
Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black bir...
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A Message From NATAL from 2023-12-12T16:37:56.441821
In solidarity with the uprisings, and in honor of the countless victims of police and state-sanctioned violence, we are holding off on publishing this week's episode. We'll return Wednesday, Jun...
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Five: Marilyn and Yvonne's Stories from 2023-12-12T16:37:56.390362
Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about...
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Seven: Alexius'Story from 2023-12-12T16:37:56.385487
This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home...
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The NATAL Summit: Parent Storytellers from 2023-12-12T16:37:56.375
Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, several parent storytellers from NATAL Season One gathered in a multi-generational conversation about the value of oral traditions, agency, an...
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Introducing Season Two from 2022-02-22T07:24:42.761894
Coming Soon: NATAL heads to rural America for season two.
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Chapter Ten: Returning from 2022-02-10T12:05
We head home for a final good-bye to hear how Anasia, Ciara, Erick, Shayla and more are building new legacies exactly where they are.
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Interlude: The Sisterhood from 2022-02-10T12:00
Alabama Birth Collective founding member, Nadia Gramby, on the sisterhood of birthwork.
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Chapter Nine: Metamorphosis from 2022-02-10T11:55
The parents adjust to life postpartum and the powerful transformations they've undergone.
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Chapter Seven: Pregnancy Tales from 2022-02-10T11:45
From the physical to the emotional, all four parents navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy – and for some, even during a pandemic.
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Interlude: The Calling from 2022-02-10T11:40
Alabama Birth Collective founder Jasmine Merritt on answering the call to serve.
Chapter Six: Ciara's Journey from 2022-02-10T11:35
Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant.
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Chapter Five: Anasia's Journey from 2022-02-10T11:30
Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own.
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Chapter Four: The Southern Spark from 2022-02-10T11:25
Fannie Lou Hamer, Southern freedom fighter and one of the oldest Black-founded towns in the country spark The Browns' most transformational decision yet.
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Chapter Three: Body Talk from 2022-02-10T11:20
The moments that (re)introduced Shayla, Erick and Anasia to their bodies.
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Interlude: The Alabama Birth Collective from 2022-02-10T11:15
Meet the founding members of The Alabama Birth Collective.
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Chapter Two: Finding Home from 2022-02-10T11:10
Anasia Sturdivant and Ciara Hunter leave city life behind to find new places to call home.
Chapter One: Getting It Right from 2022-02-10T11:05
Eight months pregnant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shayla and Erick Brown return home to rural Mississippi for a chance to finally get it right.
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NATAL x NPR Life Kit: Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss from 2021-04-13T07:00
Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW21), we teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share stories from parents who have exp...
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The NATAL Summit: Our production team from 2020-11-26T05:00
Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, our very own production team offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to produce Black stories with dignity and how the team approache...
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NATAL Summit: Providers&Birthworkers from 2020-11-18T11:00
Welcome back to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, medical providers and birthworkers share steps needed to create a more integrated model of care that empowers Black birthing parents and ...
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NATAL Summit: Birth Equity Advocates from 2020-11-11T11:00
Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-info...
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NATAL Summit: Birth Equity Advocates from 2020-11-11T11:00
Welcome to The NATAL Summit! In this bonus episode, birth equity advocates from the non-profit sector to government discuss how they're advancing public narratives, alongside effective data-info...
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Eight: Trish's Story from 2020-08-19T10:00:31
In our season finale, Dallas-based mother and doula, Trish, demonstrates what agency from day one looks like for Black birthing parents: Trish shares what inspired her to become a birthworker, a...
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Six: Brittany's Story from 2020-07-22T10:00:11
After receiving subpar care with OBGYNs at her local hospital, Brittany pursues pre-natal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models for Black birthing parents, and...
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Crosspost: KalaLea's Story from 2020-06-24T10:00:05
Today we’re airing a special episode from the Bodies podcast. Their show follows women and non binary folx on their journeys to solve the mysteries of their bodies. In this episode you’ll hear ...
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Four: Shellie's Story from 2020-06-10T10:00:08
After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive ...
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Three: Mikah and Cecilia's Stories from 2020-05-20T10:29:34
Facing unplanned pregnancies in their 20s, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their in...
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The Prelude from 2020-04-15T10:00:16
NATAL Executive Producers Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabrielle Horton share what inspired the podcast, and what you can expect this season. NATAL premiers April 22, 2020.
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Introducing NATAL from 2020-04-14T18:50:21
Visit www.natalstories.com to learn more about NATAL, access our resource hub, read our community blog, and donate to our production fund.
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