“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.” - Bayard Rustin

 
 
GALS doula and baby

Maternal mortality

Learn about the social determinants of health, U.S. maternal outcomes, and more. Here you will find articles, podcasts, and ways to advocate/get more involved.

Two GALS doulas help mom breastfeed

A Doula’s role

What is a doula, what is the evidence for them and why do doulas matter in decreasing maternal mortality and improving birth outcomes.

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The impact of GALS

Find the history of GALS including our statistics and outcomes. Find out where we are going in the future and see our three year strategic plan.

 
Today is bereaved Mother’s Day. Not everyday can be a joyful one and we as an org and as birthworkers have aided birthing bodies in this process. We support all birth and even in death the body gave birth. We thank every family who allowed us t
It’s Earth day!! Take today to to be out in nature whether doing activities or nothing at all. #earthday #relax #givingaustinlaborsupport
GALS is here for all births, for everyone, through our On Call Birth Support Program! 512-934-2171 #noonebirthsalone #improvingbirthoutcomes
Two hours left! We still have items for families to take. Please come by and get what you need. #blackmaternalhealthweek #garagesale #birthingperson #perinatalhealth #saturdayvibes
Due to the rain we are packing it up for the day but we will be back tomorrow at 11am until 4pm with more items to give! Special thank you to @austinmilkbank for sharing their space! #garagesaleaustin #blackmaternalhealthweek #perinatalhealthequity #
If you remember our previous post a while back we never got to have our movie night so we are doing it now. Join us this third Thursday via Zoom to collectively watch “The American Dream” for Black Maternal Health Week. #blackactivism #bl
Happy Black Maternal Health Week from all of us at GALS! Stay tuned for our 2nd ever BMHW panel, movie night, and MHEC garage sale! Visit our pages and website for updates and links to participate and share. #blackbodiesmatter #blackactivism #blackma
Kayla B: Student Midwife, Childbirth And Breastfeeding Educator, Traditional Labor and Postpartum Assistant, Certified Lactation Counselor • Owner of The Postpartum Clinic and Director of Coloring Between The Lines. thepostpartumclinic.com &bul