This week we get upfront, down low and everywhere in between with UCL Consultant Midwife and global advisor to The Royal College of Midwives, Dr Yana Richens OBE. Dr Richens, or Yana, as she says we can call her, was the first midwife to be appointed with the prestigious Mary Seacole Fellowship by the Department of Health and has been recognised by the Queen for her tireless work not only delivering babies but improving the outcome of Black and minority mothers. This episode we ask Yana about the reality of life as a midwife, what we can expect from the NHS as Black mothers, and how we can advocate best for ourselves when we give birth. We talk everything from birthing partners to policy making to pooing yourself, in this open, eye-watering and essential pod. 💩🤱🏾 www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣ Hosts:⁣ https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront https://instagram.com/brownstown29 https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha https://instagram.com/natsduv https://instagram.com/from_the_endz Guest  https://twitter.com/yanarichens?s=21