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# Empowered Birth Movement e.V.

EBM is a collective of  intersectoral partners committed to tackling health inequities and advancing intersectional birth justice.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Resource Posts](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/resources/)
- [Why Everyone Deserves a Doula](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/why-everyone-should-have-access-to-a-doula/) - Doulas are, in a way, a modern reimagining of the traditional community of care that used to surround birthing people, providing support and nurturing from pregnancy through post-partum. While this sentiment may be convincing enough, there is plenty of research that supports the benefits of doulas in the 21st Century by demonstrating improved clinical and emotional outcomes for both the birthing person and their baby.
- [Strategies to Address Communication Barriers](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/strategies-to-address-communication-barriers/) - What strategies to address communication barriers for refugees and migrants in healthcare settings have been implemented and evaluated in Europe? A WHO report.
- [Infant & Young Child Feeding in Emergencies](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/infant-young-child-feeding-in-emergencies/) - This page is being updated as needs and resources are identified. Please continue to check back. In an emergency, breastfeeding is the most convenient and safest way to feed your baby — you can do it anywhere, you don’t need any special tools, and you don’t need to wash, boil, or sterilize anything. Stressful situations do
- [Counseling & Advice](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/counseling-advice/) - Counseling & Advice Centers Navigating the health system and understanding legal rights can be challenging. These counseling and advice centers are set up to guide people through those big questions and topics. Pregnancy & Birth Schwanger und Viele Fragen is a free, anonymous service (available by phone, email/chat, or in person at 1600 centers around Germany)
- [Newborn Procedures](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/newborn-procedures/) - Newborn Procedures
- [e-Learning for Health Care Providers](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/e-learning-for-health-care-providers/) - Migration and Health for Health Professionals European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) offers a free, self-paced course on migration and health for healthcare professionals available in 24 languages, including modules on intercultural competencies, communication skills, migrant mental health, self- and staff-care and stress management.
- [COVID](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/covid/) - Frequently Asked Questions Should you get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding? The research agrees: Yes! There has been a lot of misinformation, confusion, and fear about COVID as it relates to pregnancy and newborns. This FAQ aims to resolve some doubts and provide a starting point to have a conversation with
- [Breastfeeding & Lactation](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/breastfeeding-lactation/) - Informed & Supported is Best One of the first choices a parent is faced with upon the birth of their child is how to feed them. You may hear “breast is best” or “fed is best”, but EBM believes informed and supported is best. With the right information, education, and support, parents are able to
- [Mental Health](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/mental-health/) - Transitioning to life with a newborn can trigger a range of emotions and feelings for both partners. About 80% of birthing people experience “baby blues” in the first two weeks postpartum. You may feel fluctuating feelings of excitement and sadness, which can be confusing, but just know it is normal and caused by rapid hormonal
- [Terminology Used on the EBM Site](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/terminology-used-on-the-ebm-site/) - Empowered Birth Movement is an intersectional feminist organization and we recognize and respect that not everyone who gives birth identifies as a woman or a mother. We aim to use gender-inclusive language that places trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid parents alongside cis women in their capacity to become pregnant, give birth, and feed their children. Identities

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/) - EBM is a collective of intersectoral partners committed to tackling health inequities and advancing intersectional birth justice.Empowered Birth Movement e.V. -
- [Research & Advocacy](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/research-advocacy/) - Evidence-Based Decision Making Hidden problems cannot be changed. We want to bring more research attention to maternal health experiences to define challenges, inequities, and barriers and fully understand how they can best be mitigated. Research and advocacy are important first steps in getting this problem on the public agenda, driving policy change, and funding large-scale
- [Join the Movement](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/contact/) - Join the Movement We are always seeking opportunities to collaborate with organizations and individuals to deliver more sustainable and equitable solutions. Opportunities Communications Team Member Project Development Team Member Translators – Health/Legal There is always a need for volunteer one-on-one support for families and facilitators for support groups or webinars. Please get in touch at
- [Resources](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/parent-resources/) - Knowledge is Empowerment Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging. All of the decisions, to-do’s, and unknowns that arise in the time between becoming pregnant and caring for a newborn can be confusing and intimidating. When it comes to taking charge of your health and navigating the health system confidently, knowledge is empowerment. This resource
- [About Us](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/about-us/) - Our mission is to confront maternal health inequities by advancing the availability, affordability, and accessibility of multilingual health information and community-based, peer-to-peer support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We envision a world where women and birthing people are empowered and supported to successfully navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions for themselves and their
- [Referral Directory](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/referral/) - Referral Directory gynformation Gynformation.de is created and run by a queer-feminist collective for gynecological self-determination. It is a comprehensive resource for referrals based on the experiences and recommendations submitted by patients. You deserve a respectful, confidential, impartial and professional treatment approach to gynecological treatment. Here you will find a queer-feminist list of gynecologists, midwives, endocrinologists, urologists, and
- [Trainings & Fellowships](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/training/) - Are you passionate about intersectional birth justice and align with the Empowered Birth Movement's mission and core values? Our Fellowship fund covers 100% of the training fees for aspiring Maternity Peer Supporters/doulas. Apply to join the waitlist for the next training cohort by emailing hello@empoweredbirthmovement.com sharing what draws you to birth work and what communities
- [Impressum](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/impressum/) - Empowered Birth Movement e.V. Registration: Düsseldorf, VR 12102 EBM ist ist ein selbständiger, unabhängiger, und gemeinnütziger Verein. Gründungsjahr: 2021 Account holder: Empowered Birth Movement e.V. IBAN: BE10 9672 1970 8804 BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX Bank Name: Wise Bank Address: Avenue Louise 54, Room S52 Brussels 1050 Belgium Angaben gemäß § 5 TMG Haftung für LinksUnser Angebot enthält
- [Maternity Peer Support](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/maternity-peer-support/) - Maternity Peer Support: What is a doula? A doula or Maternity Peer Supporter (MPS) is a trained, non-medical professional that provides continuous informational, social, physical, and emotional support throughout pregnancy, birth, and post-partum. Why Everyone Deserves a Doula Maternity Peer Support & Health Equity Due to the long-term, personalized, and culturally congruent support offered by
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/privacy-policy/) - INTRODUCTION This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is provided to explain the online information practices of Empowered Birth Movement e.V., an independent nonprofit with registered number VR12102 established in Dusseldorf, Germany , with its headquarters registered at Am Schulwäldchen 7, Rodgau 63110 (“Empowered Birth Movement”, “we”, “us” or “our”) and the choices you can make

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- [Footer Template](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/?oceanwp_library=footer-template) - About Us Empowered Birth Movement e.V. is advancing equitable, community-based solutions to disparities in maternal and newborn health. Let’s Have a Baby Based In:Düsseldorf, Germany Email Us:hello@empoweredbirthmovement.comOpens in your application Facebook Twitter Instagram Menu Home About Us Resources Maternity Peer Support Join the Movement Support Us Privacy Policy Impressum
- [Home Page](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/?oceanwp_library=elementor-1090) - The Empowered Birth Movement Because all birthing people deserve an empowered, dignified, and non-violent birth. About Us We are growing a network of birth workers and partners aligned with the common goal of creating a positive and respectful birth environment and full spectrum of care both before and after. Our Birth Workers Collective is committed
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## Categories

- [European Research](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/category/european-research/)
- [Evidence-Based Birth](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/category/evidence-based-birth/)
- [Resources](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/category/resources/)
- [Parent & Care Provider Resources](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/category/parent-care-provider-resources/)
- [Advocacy](https://www.empoweredbirthmovement.com/category/advocacy/)

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