The Legacy of Ms LillyBell Davis: A History of Black Midwives in America

The BioStudio Podcast

Mar 21 2025 | 00:14:48

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Show Notes

In this episode, I share the story of Ms. LillyBell Davis, the midwife who delivered my father, and honor the legacy of Black midwives who provided care and protection during a time of medical injustice. Black Midwifery Organizations: Indigenous Midwifery Organizations: About the Maternity Education Lookbooks See the Maternity Education Lookbooks

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