Publicity Hits for Birthing Liberation Momwell (5/31/23 uvpm: 1,188) Author Sabia Wade was interviewed for an episode of the podcast Momwell. Link. Literary Hub (5/3/23 uvpm: 485,060) Birthing Liberation was included in a list of recommended books from author Hannah Matthews. Link here. EIN News (4/26/23) Wade was mentioned as an expert for the Irth App''s new National Doula Ambassador program (she was also mentioned as the author of Birthing Liberation). The news was shared across multiple local news sites. Evidence Based Birth Podcast (4/12/23 uvpm: 23,179) Wade was interviewed on the Evidence Based Birth Podcast. Link here.
Seattle''s Child (4/4/23 uvpm: 21,312) A book event for Birthing Liberation was promoted in Seattle''s Child. The event was included in a list of other events for Seattle''s Black Maternal Health Week. Link here. Book Riot (3/22/23 uvpm: 861,561) Birthing Liberation was included in a Women''s History Month themed book bundle giveaway from IPG and CRP that Book Riot was promoting on its website. Link here. A Midwife on the Path (3/21/23 uvpm: 116) Birthing Liberation was included in a reading list from a midwife on her blog (a picture of it on her bookshelf is also included!). Link here. Feminist Buzzkills Podcast (3/17/23) Wade was a guest on the latest episode of the Feminist Buzzkills Podcast; Birthing Liberation was also discussed on the episode.
Link here. Down & Dirty with Darci (3/16/23) Wade was interviewed on the podcast Down & Dirty withDarci about her work as a full spectrum doula as well as other ventures she''s been involved with. @Sabia_Wade ( Author''s X handle) (3/15/23 432 followers) Wade announced that Birthing Liberation was added to the syllabi of three different classes at Columbia University(taught by You''re the Only One I''ve Told author Meera Shah), SMC Full Circle Doula Trainings, and the National Midwifery Institute. Link here Breastfeed Durham (3/16/23 uvpm: 381) A bookstore event for Birthing Liberation was promoted on Breastfeed Durham''s website. Porchlight (3/1/23 uvpm: 18,699) Birthing Liberation was included in a roundup of recommended reads for Women''s History Month. CBS 8 San Diego (2/28/23 uvpm: 242,365) Wade was interviewed by the San Diego CBS station about her organization, For the Village (which is based in San Diego). A copy of Birthing Liberation was shown. Link here.
Shoutout Atlanta (2/1/23) Wade was interviewed for a profile on Shoutout Atlanta. Link here. Kitara (11/15/22) Wade was interviewed on the podcast Womb Stories Project. Link here HYPEBAE (2/1/23 uvpm: 305,296) Wade was interviewed for an article by HYPEBAE. She promotes Birthing Liberation in her interview. Link here. TheSkimm'' (2/1/23 uvpm: 185,113) Wade was one of the Black doulas featured in an article. Link here.
Black Feminist Rants (1/25/23) Wade was interviewed for the podcast Black Feminist Rants. Link here. Origin (12/20/22 uvpm: 7,537) Author Sabia Wade was interviewed for Origin''s website; Origin is a physical therapy chain specializing in issues regarding reproductive health. Link here. Birthful (11/2/22 uvpm: 915) Wade was a guest on the Birthful podcast. Link here. Sex Ed with DB (7/20/22 uvpm: 500) Wade was a guest on an episode of the podcast Sex Edwith DB. Birthing Liberation was mentioned in the show notes on the episode''s webpage.
Link here. Advocate (7/8/22 uvpm: 349,824 / circ: 187,791) Wade was included in Advocate''s"Advocates for Change" list. Birthing Liberation was also mentioned in her segment. Link here. Trade Reviews: Kirkus Reviews (1/6/23 uvpm: 635,270 / circ: 10,000) The reviewer calls the book "Good reading for activists fighting for reproductive rights". Link here. Publishers Weekly (11/3/22 circ: 16,554) "This deeply empathetic overview of medical racism will outrage and has the power to inspire change". Link here.
Booklist (2/9/23 site uvpm: 46,833 / circ: 11,000) The reviewer writes "[Wade''s] call for liberation illuminates harsh realities and a path forward". Blogger and influencer outreach campaign Ebook spotlights and promotions Publisher website spotlights Social media spotlights Featured at select conferences Outreach to book groups Promotional partnerships with the organizations Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), For the Village Doula Services, and other doula groups Author''s official Instagram: @theblackdoula (23k).