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Mamatoosa

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women’s stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It’s honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen.

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01:16:03

Same Womb New Journey - No Two Births are Alike with...

Mamatoosa ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Sami to discuss the births of her two children. They talk about the challenges of shoulder dystocia, the expert care provided in birth centers, and when it's time to switch to a hospital setting.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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00:34:53

Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Pushed Out

Mamatoosa ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, Mamatoosa discusses the history of birthwork. She talks about historical practices, the shift from midwifery to hospital-delivery, and the modern scope of practice of a midwife. For more resources and information, check out the below links.- California Association of Licensed Midwives: calmidwives.org- Midwives | Medical Board of California: mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Licensed-Midwives- From Midwives to Medicine by Deborah Kuhn McGregor: shop.villagewell.com/item/a4Br_X56SdQ7Q5neBsVfjw-

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01:07:01

We Heal with Time - I Would Have Another Community...

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2025/06/17

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Amber to discuss Covid births, transfers from birthcenters to hospitals, and the resilience of mothers.Amber also recommended the book Frozen River, available wherever you get your books.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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01:02:32

There is Hope Amidst the Darkness - You Are Not...

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2025/06/10

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Sondra Whitehead to discuss resilience and perseverance in the face of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. If you or someone you know is experiencing similar challenges, please see the resource list below.Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Resource ListPostpartum Support InternationalWebsite (English): postpartum.netSitio (Español): postpartum.net/en-espanolText (English): 800-944-4773Texto (Español): 971-203-7773Phone (Bilingual): 800-944-4773Low-Cost

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01:01:35

A Woman of Valor Motherhood, Surrogacy and Acceptance...

Mamatoosa ·

2025/06/03

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including stillbirth, miscarriage, and death.This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sat down with Kelila Green, a wife, mother, doula, surrogate, podcast host, speaker, and counselor. They talked about the joys and challenges of surrogacy, as well as Kelila's personal journey as a surrogate.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast,

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00:56:50

Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Foreman’s First Birth

Mamatoosa ·

2025/05/26

This week on the podcast, Atoosa sat down with Taylor Forman, one of her former Doula students who went on to begin her own Doula practice! They talk about life as a birthworker, as well as Taylor's experience with the birth of her first child. Enjoy!Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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00:49:29

Empowment Through Rhythm, Connection, and Joy with...

Mamatoosa ·

2025/05/20

This week on the pod, Mamatoosa sat down with her lovely niece Shantel to talk about family and womanhood, dance as a source of connection, and finding empowerment through cancer recovery.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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00:53:41

Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tamara Yasharel

Mamatoosa ·

2025/05/13

This week on the pod we have the lovely Tamara Yasharel! She and Mamatoosa cover birth, motherhood, and the dramatic circumstances of Tamara’s second delivery - including a race to the hospital. Even when Mama’s plan their birthplaces, babies choose their birthplaces.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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00:12:57

Meet Mamatoosa!

Mamatoosa ·

2025/05/10

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast! On this intro episode, your host Atoosa Benji talks about her work as a midwife, her journey as a woman, and the creation of this show.Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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