BIPOC Aspiring Midwives Pilot
(BAY AREA)
In the United States the midwifery workforce is greater than 90 percent white. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) experiences the highest maternal and infant morbidity & mortality rates in the US, with Black people accounting for the greatest disparities. Several research findings demonstrate that racism, discrimination, racial & cultural disconcordance in care, systemic inequities, and social determinants of health can negatively impact birthing families. Actions are needed to racially diversify the midwifery profession.
BIPOC Aspiring Midwives Program is one form of action.
MISSION
To support BIPOC aspiring midwives on their individual journey to an education in midwifery through shadowing, mentorship, & community spaces
VISION
The vision of BIPOC Aspiring Midwives is to culturally & racially diversity the midwifery profession to combat the maternal health crisis in the United States
First hand exposure to the midwifery profession by shadowing a BIPOC midwife in action
Mentorship support while aspiring midwives are on their individual journey to midwifery education
Connect with aspiring midwives & the greater BIPOC Midwifery community