Deep Care
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<p>What if an answer to the Black maternal healthcare crisis is already here? Deep Care brings you the intimate stories of Black parents who chose midwifery care, and experienced transformative outcomes for themselves and their babies. Hosted by researcher and mother Kaytura Felix, MD, this series follows three Black community midwives who are making joyful, empowering, and safe birth possible. Listen to find out how deep care can change your life—and help build a new future for Black families.</p>
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3/2/2026
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May 18, 2026
The People Can Fly: The Dreams Black Communities Have for Birth
“What I do know, is that it’s going to take all of us.” Kaytura invites us to dream. After witnessing the potential of community midwifery, she imagines a future world in the year 2050 where the Black maternal health crisis is over and where Black birthing is safe and joyful. She asks: how do we get from this present to that future? Deep Care is committed to the Beloved Birth 50 By 50 goal: By the year 2050, 50% of babies in the US will come into the world through the care of midwives. <a href="http://www.belovedbirth50by50.org/">www.belovedbirth50by50.org</a> FEATURED MIDWIVES Asasiya Wilson, CPM, LM, is a Licensed and Certified Professional Midwife serving birthing families throughout Philadelphia, Miami, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica. Learn more about midwife Asasiya from her site: <a href="https://thepeoplesmidwife.com/">https://thepeoplesmidwife.com</a>. And follow midwife Asasiya on instagram @thepeoplesmidwife Ezinne Dawson, LM, CPM, is a community doula, yoni steam facilitator, and licensed Certified Professional Midwife supporting families in Oahu, Hawaii. Learn more about midwife Ezinne from her site: <a href="https://goodmotherbirthing.com/">https://goodmotherbirthing.com</a> . And follow midwife Ezinne on instagram @goodmotherbirthing Interested in having a Black birth care provider in your birth plan? Here are some resources to find one in your area. All sourced from <a href="https://www.sistamidwife.com/">Sista Midwife Productions</a>: <a href="https://blackmidwifedirectory.com/">https://blackmidwifedirectory.com</a> <a href="https://www.blackdouladirectory.com/">https://www.blackdouladirectory.com</a> Deep Care is a production of the Black Birthing Futures Project. The show is made by Kaytura Felix, Camara Aaron, Gabrielle Horton, Sally Beauvais, and Brier Evans, with support from Maria Jose Owens-Fajardo, Jay Mawuli, Kimberly Pothemont, Alejandro McGhee, Chinmayee Balachandra, Warner Meadows, Olivia House, Julie Quiroz, Allegra Hill, and Daniel Badí Rinaldi for Newfruit Media. Follow us on instagram at @BlackBirthingFutures for more on our exploration of community birth and Black Community Midwifery. This episode’s title is a nod to the famed literature “The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales,” by Virgina Hamilton. This collection of stories detail a fantasy about enslaved people who used ancient magic words to fly to freedom and is a moving tribute to those who couldn’t escape, relying on imagination and storytelling to feel free. Keep up with Joya on Instagram: @joyas.lil.yoga Transcript and research bibliography available at <a href="https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes/">https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes</a>. Our team at Deep Care values the voices of the midwives and clients we feature. Our goal is to amplify their voices and inform and empower listeners about their birthing options. Consider leaving a review or comment to share your thoughts or your own experiences.
May 11, 2026
Postpartum is Forever: The Fourth Trimester
“Her care for me bonded us for life.” Newborn babies need a lot of care, and so do new parents. Kaytura dives into life after birth, and how Black community midwives hold families during the postpartum period, a time when support systems tend to fall apart and conventional medical care often falls short. Deep Care is committed to the Beloved Birth 50 By 50 goal: By the year 2050, 50% of babies in the US will come into the world through the care of midwives. (<a href="http://www.belovedbirth50by50.org/">www.belovedbirth50by50.org</a>) FEATURED MIDWIFE Kim Onile, CPM, JD, is a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Direct Entry Midwife (LDEM), lawyer, and doula now based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more about midwife Kim from her site: <a href="https://www.kimberlyonilemidwife.com/">https://www.kimberlyonilemidwife.com</a>. And follow midwife Kim on instagram @midwife_kim_onile Interested in having a Black birth care provider in your birth plan? Here are some resources to find one in your area. All sourced from <a href="https://www.sistamidwife.com/">Sista Midwife Productions</a>: <a href="https://blackmidwifedirectory.com/">https://blackmidwifedirectory.com/</a> <a href="https://www.blackdouladirectory.com/">https://www.blackdouladirectory.com/</a> Deep Care is a production of the Black Birthing Futures Project. The show is made by Kaytura Felix, Camara Aaron, Gabrielle Horton, Sally Beauvais, and Brier Evans, with support from Maria Jose Owens-Fajardo, Jay Mawuli, Kimberly Pothemont, Alejandro McGhee, Chinmayee Balachandra, Warner Meadows, Olivia House, Julie Quiroz, Allegra Hill, and Daniel Badí Rinaldi for Newfruit Media. Follow us on instagram at @BlackBirthingFutures for more on our exploration of community birth and Black Community Midwifery. Keep up with Joya on Instagram: @joyas.lil.yoga Transcript and research bibliography available at <a href="https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes/">https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes/</a> Our team at Deep Care values the voices of the midwives and clients we feature. Our goal is to amplify their voices and inform and empower listeners about their birthing options. Consider leaving a review or comment to share your thoughts or your own experiences.
May 4, 2026
Birth, Rebirth: How Midwives Support Families through Pregnancy and Loss
“ …there’s a baby about to be born.” WD and Brittney’s pregnancies have different outcomes, but their midwives support them both through every step, delivering care they didn’t know they needed. Kaytura takes us inside the world of home labor and delivery, exploring how Black community midwives like Kim Onile in Missouri and Kim Homer in Florida show up for their clients when they give birth, and when pregnancy ends in loss. Deep Care is committed to the Beloved Birth 50 By 50 goal: By the year 2050, 50% of babies in the US will come into the world through the care of midwives. (<a href="http://www.belovedbirth50by50.org/">www.belovedbirth50by50.org</a>) FEATURED MIDWIFE Kimberley Homer is a Florida Licensed Midwife (LM), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Childbirth Educator, Yoni Steam Facilitator, Fitness Instructor, and more. Learn more about midwife Kim from her site: <a href="https://www.crowningmidwifery.com/">https://www.crowningmidwifery.com</a>. And follow midwife Kim on instagram @crowningmidwifery Kim Onile, CPM, JD, is a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Direct Entry Midwife (LDEM), lawyer, and doula based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more about midwife Kim from her site: <a href="https://www.kimberlyonilemidwife.com/">https://www.kimberlyonilemidwife.com/</a> and follow midwife Kim on instagram @midwife_kim_onile Interested in having a Black birth care provider in your birth plan? Here are some resources to find one in your area. All sourced from <a href="https://www.sistamidwife.com/">Sista Midwife Productions</a>: <a href="https://blackmidwifedirectory.com/">https://blackmidwifedirectory.com/</a> <a href="https://www.blackdouladirectory.com/">https://www.blackdouladirectory.com/</a> Deep Care is a production of the Black Birthing Futures Project. The show is made by Kaytura Felix, Camara Aaron, Gabrielle Horton, Sally Beauvais, and Brier Evans, with support from Maria Jose Owens-Fajardo, Jay Mawuli, Kimberly Pothemont, Alejandro McGhee, Chinmayee Balachandra, Warner Meadows, Olivia House, Julie Quiroz, Allegra Hill, and Daniel Badí Rinaldi for Newfruit Media. Follow us on instagram at @BlackBirthingFutures for more on our exploration of community birth and Black Community Midwifery. Transcript and research bibliography available at (<a href="https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes/">https://blackbirthingfutures.com/the-deep-care-podcast/episode-list/e1-show-notes/</a>). Our team at Deep Care values the voices of the midwives and clients we feature. Our goal is to amplify their voices and inform and empower listeners about their birthing options. Consider leaving a review or comment to share your thoughts or your own experiences.
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- What is Deep Care?
<p>What if an answer to the Black maternal healthcare crisis is already here? Deep Care brings you the intimate stories of Black parents who chose midwifery care, and experienced transformative outcomes for themselves and their babies. Hosted by researcher and mother Kaytura Felix, MD, this series follows three Black community midwives who are making joyful, empowering, and safe birth possible. Listen to find out how deep care can change your life—and help build a new future for Black families.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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