What's inside this course

  • 1

    Welcome to Attain

    • Nice to Meet You

    • Disclaimer

    • Getting Started

    • How to Use this Course
  • 2

    Why the Medical System Isn’t Safe for Black Women in Childbirth

    • How did we get here?

    • Reflection
  • 3

    Become Your Own BIRTH BOSS

    • Trust yo’self.

    • What You Can Control

    • Reflection
  • 4

    Decision-Making Tools

    • Trusting Your Instincts

    • B.R.A.I.N.

    • Your Body's Compass

    • The Rule of Two

    • Reflection
  • 5

    You and Yours

    • The New You

    • Rituals

    • Letters to Yourself

    • Burn it Down

    • Reflection
  • 6

    Your Village

    • Handling Pregnancy with a Partner

    • It Takes a Village

    • Reflection
  • 7

    Medical Providers

    • Choosing a Medical Provider

    • All About Doulas

    • Prenatal Appointments

    • Get to Know the Medical Staff and Your Birthing Environment

    • Be Your Own Appointment Advocate

    • It’s Your Info and You Can Ask if You Want To

    • Reflection
  • 8

    Preparing for Birth

    • The Importance of Oxytocin

    • The Value of Birth Plans and Support

    • How to Manage Your Fears with the Realities of Discrimination

    • Reflection
  • 9

    Postpartum Resources

    • After Baby

    • Postpartum Adjustment and Your Health

    • Your Mental Health

    • Reflection

Who's teaching this course?

Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator

Samantha Griffin

Samantha Griffin is an impassioned woman who unequivocally believes in the voices of women, especially black women, and trusts their decisions regarding their bodies, their children and their families. She has worked as a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator since 2013. Samantha came to the realization that as one woman, she could only support one woman at any given time. With strengths in leadership, education and organization, Samantha multiplied her efforts by founding DC Metro Maternity, a boutique parenting support agency. She brought on a team of other passionate female certified doulas of color and together, they have been supporting black families in the DC, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas since 2018.