I am delighted to introduce you to Shifrah UK, a new resource co-founded by myself and a network of Jewish midwives and birth workers, that celebrates and informs on Jewish cultural birth practices, and provides information, education and training. Please share 🙏 @DrAntisemitism @nicolelampert @HeidiBachram @hearnimator @DavidHirsh @BoardofDeputies @jessfalkperl Shifrah UK was created to foster an environment where every Jewish birth worker, birthing woman and family feels safe and secure. We take our name from Shifrah and Puah, the courageous Hebrew midwives named in the Exodus story. We provide a collective voice that advocates for our community, helps to build understanding of our heritage and culture, and combats antisemitism. What we offer: -       A training session on Jewish Cultural Competence for professional groups or organisations working in midwifery, maternity services, birth care or parenting.  -       A workshop for Jewish parents and groups on Jewish birth and cultural safety through pregnancy, birth and beyond.  -       A directory we can connect you to of Jewish birth workers e.g. doula, lactation consultant, independent midwife or antenatal educator etc.  -       A resource list of useful Jewish organisations that support birth and parenting.  -       A presentation suitable for conferences and symposia on Jewish Cultural Safety in midwifery, maternity care and birth work. All are welcome to join our events, training or learn from our resources. We are anti-racist and seek cooperation and collaboration with other minoritised communities. We welcome and celebrate intersecting identities within and beyond the Jewish community. To find out more and get in touch via the Shifrah UK website and follow us @shifrahuk on Instagram

It takes a village. Did you know at Shifrah UK we have a birth professionals directory? If you are in the perinatal period, it’s your one stop shop for Jewish professionals from a range of specialist services. We have a database of doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, reflexologists, hypnobirthing teachers, antenatal teachers, yoga teachers and more. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll link you up with specialists in your area. Birth workers and perinatal professionals - if you would like to be listed with Shifrah, please get in touch, we’d love to have you on board! Please share 🙏🙏 #shifrahuk #jewishbirthdirectory #jewishbirth #jewishpride

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New Blog: Domestic Abuse: A Jewish Woman’s Perspective by @JewishWomensAid This week (3rd–9th February) is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the UK’s national week dedicated to raising awareness and fostering dialogue about these critical issues. Domestic abuse can affect anyone, but for Jewish women, it may come with unique challenges: misuse of religious teachings, gett refusal, and spiritual coercion deepens isolation and can make seeking help even harder. In our latest guest post, Ziona Handler, VAWG Outreach Lead at Jewish Women’s Aid, explores how abuse can manifest within Jewish communities, particularly during pregnancy and early motherhood. She sheds light on the realities women face and the culturally sensitive support available to them. No one should suffer in silence. Read the full post now: If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to Jewish Women’s Aid for confidential support. Helpline: 0808 801 0500 Webchat: Email: advice@jwa.org.uk @JewishWomensAid Follow us @shifrahuk on Instagram #SexualAbuseAwareness #EndDomesticAbuse #SupportSurvivors #ShifrahUK #JewishCommunity #WomensSafety #PregnancyAndAbuse #SpiritualAbuse #ItsNotOK

I’m delighted to offer a Maternal Journal online training session with taster workshop on 25th February, 10am -1pm We offer a certificate for CPD if requested. Book via £17.50 per person plus Eventbrite charges Pls share 🙏

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