Birth Place Lab
@birthplacelab.bsky.social
We facilitate multi-disciplinary and community-based participatory research on high quality maternity health care across birth settings.
Shaughnessy Building E416 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1
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Shaughnessy Building E416 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1
birthplacelab.vista.page
To commemorate #TransDayOfRemembrance, learn from our recent JEPS seminar "Better Together: Embedding trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research," presented by Dr. George Parker + Mx. Fleur Kelsey.
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4fdp3
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4fdp3
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
To commemorate #TransDayOfRemembrance, learn from our recent JEPS seminar "Better Together: Embedding trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research," presented by Dr. George Parker + Mx. Fleur Kelsey.
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4fdp3
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4fdp3
In honour of #TransAwarenessWeek + #TransDayOfRemembrance, watch our recent JEPS seminar "Better Together: Embedding trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research," presented by Dr. George Parker + Mx. Fleur Kelsey.
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4f8wu
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4f8wu
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In honour of #TransAwarenessWeek + #TransDayOfRemembrance, watch our recent JEPS seminar "Better Together: Embedding trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research," presented by Dr. George Parker + Mx. Fleur Kelsey.
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4f8wu
Watch the entire JEPS seminar → vist.ly/4f8wu
(1/2) Today!- Welcome, Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on Oct 30th at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST. During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion....
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion....
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
(1/2) Today!- Welcome, Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on Oct 30th at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST. During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion....
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion....
(1/2) Tomorrow! - Join us i welcoming Dr. Parker and Mx. Kelsey as speakers for the Justice & Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on Oct 30th @ 2pm PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
(1/2) Tomorrow! - Join us i welcoming Dr. Parker and Mx. Kelsey as speakers for the Justice & Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on Oct 30th @ 2pm PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
(1/2) Join us in welcoming Dr. George Parker & Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice & Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on October 30 at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion.
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
(1/2) Join us in welcoming Dr. George Parker & Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice & Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on October 30 at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion.
(4/4)..respectful care. Overall, those who experienced loss earlier in their pregnancy (a miscarriage) experienced respectful perinatal care at lower rates than people who reported experiencing loss in late pregnancy (>20 weeks, stillbirth or neonatal death).
Learn more: doi.org/10.1111/birt.70020
Learn more: doi.org/10.1111/birt.70020
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
(4/4)..respectful care. Overall, those who experienced loss earlier in their pregnancy (a miscarriage) experienced respectful perinatal care at lower rates than people who reported experiencing loss in late pregnancy (>20 weeks, stillbirth or neonatal death).
Learn more: doi.org/10.1111/birt.70020
Learn more: doi.org/10.1111/birt.70020
(3/4)...and the Mothers on Respect Index (MORi). The researchers created the Compassionate Disclosure of (perinatal) Loss (CDL) index, to measure respectful care at the time of a loss.
BIPOC pregnant individuals in the sample were less likely to report autonomy in decision-making and....
BIPOC pregnant individuals in the sample were less likely to report autonomy in decision-making and....
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
(3/4)...and the Mothers on Respect Index (MORi). The researchers created the Compassionate Disclosure of (perinatal) Loss (CDL) index, to measure respectful care at the time of a loss.
BIPOC pregnant individuals in the sample were less likely to report autonomy in decision-making and....
BIPOC pregnant individuals in the sample were less likely to report autonomy in decision-making and....
(2/4)..Dr. Nisha Malhotra, a former Senior Research Associate at the Birth Place Lab, and Dr. Saraswathi Vedam, BPL Principal Investigator — aims to change that. Two signature tools from the BPL were used to assess participants' experiences of care: Mothers Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale..
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
(2/4)..Dr. Nisha Malhotra, a former Senior Research Associate at the Birth Place Lab, and Dr. Saraswathi Vedam, BPL Principal Investigator — aims to change that. Two signature tools from the BPL were used to assess participants' experiences of care: Mothers Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale..
(1/4) Pregnancy loss remains a topic that is rarely discussed, let alone experiences of respectful care during pregnancy loss. New research from University of British Columbia Nursing (IG: @nursingubcv) professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall — with support from...
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
(1/4) Pregnancy loss remains a topic that is rarely discussed, let alone experiences of respectful care during pregnancy loss. New research from University of British Columbia Nursing (IG: @nursingubcv) professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall — with support from...
(1/2) This Month! -Join Birth Place Lab in welcoming Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on October 30th at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST. During the program, you will...
October 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
(1/2) This Month! -Join Birth Place Lab in welcoming Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Hub Seminar Series on October 30th at 2pm PST/ 5pm EST. During the program, you will...
Please join the Birth Place Lab in honouring residential school survivors and their communities by learning more about the legacy of residential schools and what you can do to support Indigenous people now.
Access the resources here → vist.ly/48tds
Access the resources here → vist.ly/48tds
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Please join the Birth Place Lab in honouring residential school survivors and their communities by learning more about the legacy of residential schools and what you can do to support Indigenous people now.
Access the resources here → vist.ly/48tds
Access the resources here → vist.ly/48tds
In honor of Canada's National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from BPL Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses how data collection helps turn Indigenous voices into evidence.
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In honor of Canada's National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from BPL Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses how data collection helps turn Indigenous voices into evidence.
As we usher in Canada's National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from BPL Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses how research can make racism, discrimination, & mistreatment in the healthcare system visible.
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As we usher in Canada's National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from BPL Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses how research can make racism, discrimination, & mistreatment in the healthcare system visible.
Leading up to Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from Birth Place Lab Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses respectful allyship with Indigenous communities.
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Leading up to Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite you to learn from Birth Place Lab Collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study. In this video, she discusses respectful allyship with Indigenous communities.
(1/2) Join Birth Place Lab in welcoming Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the JEPS Hub Seminar Series on October 30th at 2PM PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
September 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
(1/2) Join Birth Place Lab in welcoming Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey as speakers for the JEPS Hub Seminar Series on October 30th at 2PM PST/ 5pm EST.
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
During the program, you will:
➡️ Understand the need for perinatal healthcare initiatives that facilitate trans-inclusion...
Did you spot the familiar names in the newest @who.int resource? 👀
Bhavya Reddy, a current PhD student, & Kaveri Mayra, a collaborator of the BPL, were consulted in the expert review group for the "Compendium on respectful maternal and newborn care."
Access it here → vist.ly/44i6a
Bhavya Reddy, a current PhD student, & Kaveri Mayra, a collaborator of the BPL, were consulted in the expert review group for the "Compendium on respectful maternal and newborn care."
Access it here → vist.ly/44i6a
August 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Did you spot the familiar names in the newest @who.int resource? 👀
Bhavya Reddy, a current PhD student, & Kaveri Mayra, a collaborator of the BPL, were consulted in the expert review group for the "Compendium on respectful maternal and newborn care."
Access it here → vist.ly/44i6a
Bhavya Reddy, a current PhD student, & Kaveri Mayra, a collaborator of the BPL, were consulted in the expert review group for the "Compendium on respectful maternal and newborn care."
Access it here → vist.ly/44i6a
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August 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Autonomy in decision-making and respectful perinatal care extend to infant feeding.
Over the next few weeks, organizations in North America and beyond will mobilize around lactation support... (1/6)
Over the next few weeks, organizations in North America and beyond will mobilize around lactation support... (1/6)
August 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Autonomy in decision-making and respectful perinatal care extend to infant feeding.
Over the next few weeks, organizations in North America and beyond will mobilize around lactation support... (1/6)
Over the next few weeks, organizations in North America and beyond will mobilize around lactation support... (1/6)
Maryam supports co-ord of research activities, team comms, stakeholder engagement, & knowledge mobilization across projects. She's committed to equity, cultural safety, & meaningful inclusion of marginalized communities in health research & policy dev.
Meet the whole team → birthplacelab.org/people
Meet the whole team → birthplacelab.org/people
July 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Maryam supports co-ord of research activities, team comms, stakeholder engagement, & knowledge mobilization across projects. She's committed to equity, cultural safety, & meaningful inclusion of marginalized communities in health research & policy dev.
Meet the whole team → birthplacelab.org/people
Meet the whole team → birthplacelab.org/people
(1/2) Birth Place Lab is honouring Black Maternal Mental Health Week by spotlighting research that centers Black maternal mental health and sharing supportive resources in our IG Stories....
July 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
(1/2) Birth Place Lab is honouring Black Maternal Mental Health Week by spotlighting research that centers Black maternal mental health and sharing supportive resources in our IG Stories....
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the prevalence of trans patients in healthcare systems & research samples.
Learn more about why trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare & research is not optional 🧠💡
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay
Learn more about why trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare & research is not optional 🧠💡
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay
July 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the prevalence of trans patients in healthcare systems & research samples.
Learn more about why trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare & research is not optional 🧠💡
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay
Learn more about why trans inclusion in perinatal healthcare & research is not optional 🧠💡
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the role of care providers in disrupting oppressive systems that inform healthcare.
Learn more about how care providers' responsibilities go beyond what they say or do, in equitable care 🧠💡
Learn more about how care providers' responsibilities go beyond what they say or do, in equitable care 🧠💡
July 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the role of care providers in disrupting oppressive systems that inform healthcare.
Learn more about how care providers' responsibilities go beyond what they say or do, in equitable care 🧠💡
Learn more about how care providers' responsibilities go beyond what they say or do, in equitable care 🧠💡
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at the University of Lethbridge, explains how language preference forms can be used to enhance respectful care.
Learn more about how language preference forms can benefit all birthing people, whether trans or cis 🧠💡
Learn more about how language preference forms can benefit all birthing people, whether trans or cis 🧠💡
July 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at the University of Lethbridge, explains how language preference forms can be used to enhance respectful care.
Learn more about how language preference forms can benefit all birthing people, whether trans or cis 🧠💡
Learn more about how language preference forms can benefit all birthing people, whether trans or cis 🧠💡
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the importance of gender-affirming perinatal care for trans individuals.
Learn more about how gender-affirming care intersects w/patient-centered care & trauma-informed care 🧠💡
Learn more about how gender-affirming care intersects w/patient-centered care & trauma-informed care 🧠💡
July 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), Asst Prof in Sociology at University of Lethbridge, explains the importance of gender-affirming perinatal care for trans individuals.
Learn more about how gender-affirming care intersects w/patient-centered care & trauma-informed care 🧠💡
Learn more about how gender-affirming care intersects w/patient-centered care & trauma-informed care 🧠💡
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), a postdoc. fellow w/the Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE), explains their research background & relationship w/the lab.
Learn more about how their focus on 2SLGBTQ+ individuals aligns w/the #RESPCCT & #BirthIncludesUs data sets 🧠 💡
Learn more about how their focus on 2SLGBTQ+ individuals aligns w/the #RESPCCT & #BirthIncludesUs data sets 🧠 💡
June 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
BPL collaborator Dr AJ Lowik (they/them), a postdoc. fellow w/the Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE), explains their research background & relationship w/the lab.
Learn more about how their focus on 2SLGBTQ+ individuals aligns w/the #RESPCCT & #BirthIncludesUs data sets 🧠 💡
Learn more about how their focus on 2SLGBTQ+ individuals aligns w/the #RESPCCT & #BirthIncludesUs data sets 🧠 💡