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On this very special episode of the Mamatoosa Podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with her childhood best friend Reza Farahan. Known for his role on Shahs of Sunset, Reza talks to Atoosa about growing up as an immigrant in LA, coming out as gay, and life on reality tv. We hope you enjoy!

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This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Daniel Niku, an obstetrician and gynecologist, to discuss collaborative care, differences between delivery models, and how to create client-centered practices. We hope you 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.

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.

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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 List

Postpartum Support International

Website (English): postpartum.net

Sitio (Español): postpartum.net/en-espanol

Text (English): 800-944-4773

Texto (Español): 971-203-7773

Phone (Bilingual): 800-944-4773

Low-Cost and mediCal Accepting Clinics in the LA Area

PDF Link: archive.org/details/sliding-scale-referral-list

CDC’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Phone (Bilingual): 833-852-6262

Text (Bilingual): 833-852-6262

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Website: acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-health

Lifeline for Moms Toolkit | UMass Chan Medical School

Website: umassmed.edu/lifeline4moms

Perinatal Depression Information Sheet | National Institute of Mental Health

Website: nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/perinatal-depression

Postpartum Depression Guide | Office on Women’s Health

Website: womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression

LA County Department of Mental Health

Website: dmh.lacounty.gov

Educational TedTalk

YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=KoW320GotJU

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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, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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This week, Atoosa sat down with Hila Bahari aka Mamaguide to talk about birth, motherhood, and parenting hacks for all the new moms out there. We hope you enjoy!

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