Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé
Embracing Tradition. Enhancing Care.
Repair
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Reconnect
Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals (OB/GYNs, nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, traditional midwives, doulas, and family members invested in reproductive health) to engage in meaningful dialogue and cultivate a deeper understanding of indigenous birth practices through our program Repair and Reconnect. We travel to your location to facilitate this engagement and support communities seeking to reconnect with their ancestral roots.
Our goal is to help bridge the gap between modern healthcare and traditional practices, fostering a collaborative partnership between hospitals/clinics, traditional birth workers, and families. By promoting respectful communication and cultural competency, we aim to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Programmatic
Functions and Priorities
We prioritize these areas so that the Repair and Reconnect program can effectively contribute to the improvement of healthcare outcomes, preservation of traditional birth practices, and the empowerment of communities.
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Research and Evaluation
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Alaweye & Ìyèniyun Programs
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Partnership Development,
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Cultural Preservation and Exchange
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Community Empowerment
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Tool-kits, Trainings, and Education
REPAIR.RECONNECT.RESTORE
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Program Goals
Cultural Exchange: Emphasize the value of preserving and sharing traditional birth practices with Western medical professionals and traditional birth workers.
Partnership Development: Foster collaborative relationships between traditional birth workers and hospitals through roundtable discussions and listening sessions.
Training and Education:
Develop a tailored cultural competency training program that incorporates specific cultural references from the current community. Provide this training to hospital staff to enhance understanding and collaboration. In addition Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé will offer training to traditional birth practitioners to address knowledge gaps and strengthen their skills.
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Identify Gaps Provide Solutions
Identify Challenges:
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Traditional Birth Workers: Identify and discuss the common challenges faced by traditional birth workers in regions where Western practices predominate.
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Western Practices: Examine the impact of Western approaches to birth on local communities, focusing on any negative or unintended consequences.
Proposed Solutions:
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Egalitarian Approach: Work together with traditional birth workers, families, and healthcare professionals to identify and implement solutions that address the challenges faced by birth professionals
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Partnership-Based Solutions: Foster partnerships between all stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable strategies that promote the integration of traditional birth practices into healthcare systems.
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Positive Impact
Outcomes:
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Positive Impact: Analyze data collected to demonstrate the positive effects of these approaches on all stakeholders involved.
Advocacy:
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Policy Reform: Advocate for policy changes that support traditional birth practices and improve access to culturally appropriate healthcare.
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Resource Accessibility: Work to increase access to resources and support for traditional birth workers and families.
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Cultural Understanding: Promote cultural understanding and respect for diverse birth practices.
Data Collection Methods:
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Surveys: Gather information through questionnaires.
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Interviews: Conduct one-on-one or group interviews to gain in-depth insights.
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Observations: Observe behaviors, interactions, or events directly.
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Focus Groups: Facilitate discussions among specific small groups to gather diverse perspectives.
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Listening Sessions: Create open forums for community members to share their experiences and concerns.
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Continuous Offerings
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Mentorship Opportunities: At Ọlọ́mọ Ló L'ayé we believe in an egalitarian approach where we expose, equip, and empower those within our membership tiers. Our egalitarian approach to pregnancy care, where everyone involved - including parents, families, communities, healthcare providers, and birth workers - has a voice and seat at the table. By abolishing hierarchical structures and valuing each person's unique knowledge and experience, we can re-establish best practices that are respectful, effective, and tailored to individual needs
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Training Programs: Olomo Lo L'aye restores and repairs traditional birth practices through our specialized Alaweye training and mentorship opportunities with the Agbebi at two levels:
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Utilizing traditional practices to enhance birth practices
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Training by ways of utilizing the Ifa/Orisha spiritual system to give more profound enhancement to birthing practice. These trainings do not provide you with the skills to become a midwife.
Inquire
Repair and Reconnect
301 UNION ST
STE 21867
Seattle, WA 98111
(773)-94OLOMO
(773)-946-5666