Learn more about the CDC’s HearHer Campaign here.
Midwifery in Indian Country
Changing Woman Initiative (CWI)
The Changing Woman Initiative is a Native American, woman lead non-profit organization, founded by Nicolle Gonzales, with the mission of renewing cultural birth knowledge to empower and reclaim indigenous sovereignty of women’s medicine and life teachings to promote reproductive wellness. They offer services such as traditional home births and access to a women’s clinic, along with working towards building a traditional birthing center. On their website they feature digital stories to capture the birth stories of several women. To watch the videos, click the link below.
Digital Stories: http://www.changingwomaninitiative.com/digital-stories.html
Birth workers, doulas, traditional birth attendants
 Expanding Access to Doula Care: Birth Equity & Economic Justice in New Mexico Yiya Vi Kagingdi Doula Project |
 Indigenous ‘helpers’ train to combat high maternal mortality rates by PBS News Hour (2020) |
Alaska Native Birthworkers Community
- Indigenous Rebirth: A Return to Traditional Birthing Practices and Maternal Care by Carraher-Kang A
- Why We Do What We Do by Alaska Native Birthworkers Community
- Maternal Health Innovation by Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
