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How One Vt. Birth And Postpartum Doula Has Worked Through The Pandemic

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In Vermont, birth and postpartum doulas offer support to parents in ways others currently cannot.

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged norms and traditions, from how we marry to how we give birth. In this segment, we hear how one birth and postpartum doula has been working through the pandemic, supporting parents in ways others currently cannot. Our guest is:

  • Mary Kate Shanahan, birth and postpartum doula with Island Doula VT

Broadcast live on Monday, Mar. 22, 2021 at noon; rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m.

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Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Lydia worked for Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS from 2019 until 2022.
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