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I am proud to announce that I've asked @Tim_Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's delivered for working families like his. It's great to have him on the team. Now let’s get to work. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/social-…

Reminder: Pregnancies are too complicated to legislate.

@therepro_phd @ContraceptionJL Amazing 🔥! Proud to know you!

3/ There is no singular "right" way to give birth. Whether choosing an unmedicated, unassisted vaginal birth or requiring interventions, every experience is valid and deserving of respect. rewirenewsgroup.com/2024/05/20/why…

2/ Each birth is unique, and every individual should feel empowered and supported throughout their pregnancy and delivery. Many individuals face pressure to conform to a narrow definition of "natural birth," leading to feelings of failure if medical interventions are necessary.

1/ Birth is often portrayed as a one-size-fits-all experience, but a growing movement is advocating for the embrace of diverse birthing journeys. Read more from @aamitchell_mph: rewirenewsgroup.com/2024/05/20/why…

My first opinion piece with ⁦@RewireNewsGroup⁩ is published! ✨ I finally put together some of my thoughts about the unhelpful #birth narratives that provoke shame and grief. #csection #parenthood 👏thanks to ⁦@UCSFBixby⁩ ⁦@IGHSatUCSF⁩ rewirenewsgroup.com/2024/05/20/why…

@ReproResearcher @RRHDr @katybkoz @DrCMBoraas Yay Asha!

Officially ABD. A bit later than I had originally hoped but feeling like I’ve finally reached the home stretch! I am appreciating life for happening on its own timeline. Thanks to my committee members @RRHDr @katybkoz @DrCMBoraas @janette_dill for their encouraging feedback ✨

Community midwives could help increase access to pregnancy care in California. But new @ucsfoshercenter research found that outdated policies make it nearly impossible for community midwives to accept Medi-Cal patients. Read more in @CalMatters calmatters.org/health/2024/02…

@UshmaU Congrats, Ushma! Can’t wait to read it :)

The main findings of the study I first envisioned in 2018 and have been working on since 2020 will finally be published on Thursday! I think about all of the blood, sweat and tears (OK, just sweat and tears, but many, many tears) and I can't believe it is finally happening!

Glad and grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this meaningful work with @erinmhubbard and @ameastburn 🎉. Big love to @UCSFBixby, @NHeLP_org, and mentors with @IGHSatUCSF for encouraging me to pursue the fellowship that led to this product!

Congrats to ANSIRH's @Dianagfoster, who has been selected by the @macfound as a 2023 #MacFellow! 🎉 The "Genius Grant," is a prize awarded annually to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits. ucsf.edu/news/2023/10/4…

**New paper alert** The terms "medical" abortion and "surgical" abortion drive me nuts! So I begged @SocietyFP to let us write this statement on abortion nomenclature that urges people to use medication" abortion and "procedural" abortion instead. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We raise our heads when visible people like Serena Williams or Allyson Felix share their maternal health struggles, but research shows maternal mortality is most associated with socioeconomic factors. These are the mothers we leave behind. forbes.com/sites/lisafitz…

New research from @aamitchell_mph compares the experiences of pregnant and parenting youth in accessing contraceptive services in Mexico and the US and highlights the importance of identifying and addressing barriers to services pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37335382/

@alisongemmill @Dr_DylanJackson Incredible! Congrats 🎊!

Take that, imposter syndrome! Wasn't going to post, but need to celebrate the victories in this line of work, right? Can't believe this finally happened after the trauma of covid/young kids in a soft money position. Shout out to my MPIs Suzanne Bell and @Dr_DylanJackson!

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📕✨New research on #doula care + provider accountability, co-authored by Marna Armstead, Alli Cuentos + @MarleeIMystic of @sisterwebdoulas! The qualitative study suggests "...providers’ personal sense of accountability increases when doulas are present." tinyurl.com/5872pasv

New first-author publication is out in the world 🙌🏼🎉! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37335382/ #phdchat #phdlife @AcademicChatter @Momademia #AcademicTwitter #parentingthroughmyPhD