Episode 44: Kelli Brien on Being a Doula and a Midwife

Episode Summary

Kelli Brien joins us to talk about what drew her into birth work and the through-line that has kept her here across multiple roles. Kelli has moved between doula work and midwifery and has used that mobility intentionally rather than randomly.

We talk about how she has positioned herself inside the system to push for a more just and equitable space for all birthing people, what she has learned about working from the inside, and how doulas and midwives can hold complementary positions in the same fight.

Useful for anyone moving between roles in birth work, and for any birth professional thinking carefully about where they want to put their energy.

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