About this episode
In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss interview Larissa Paul, founder of 'Girls Who Know®,' an organization dedicated to educating young girls about their bodies, menstrual cycles, and childbirth. They highlight how early education, and the knowing one's body can empower young girls, reduce fear, and lead to better birthing experiences. About Laurisa:Laurisa Paul is a Registered Nurse, home birther, writer, and founder of Girls Who Know®, an organization that inspires girls to love who they are and to know and respect their bodies.Medically trained, Laurisa stumbled across homebirth when she was actively seeking for better birth experiences. Since then, she has worked as a midwife assistant and an instructor for Evidence Based Birth.Laurisa has a deep passion for supporting women and connecting with those she loves. She resides in Texas, where she is a mother of five and an outdoor adventurer. Laurisa loves a good challenge like Spanish speaking, hiking, running, tree climbing or raising wholehearted human beings.Laurisa and her team at Girls Who Know® are improving childbirth outcomes through the education of girls while they are young.Instagram: @officialgirlswhoknowWebsite: www.girlswhoknow.comMentioned in This EpisodeBirth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women’s Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ny0fuPYaKoThe Pregnancy Scam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXki4uYWOQ8Birth Outside the Box: https://BirthOutsidetheBoxSeries.com/stfiACOG IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNDgCeVs8N-/?igsh=ejBqdmlwMWVwYjloBridge Midwives IG: @thebridgemidwivesIn This EpisodeGirls Who Know: Mission and VisionEducational Gaps and Cultural TaboosEmpowering the Next GenerationTeach
