How Maternity Care Coalition Is Changing Birth and Parenting for the Better

Three things you’ll learn in this episode: 1. Mission of Dignity, Autonomy, and Equity: The organization’s core mission is to support parents and children by addressing racial and social inequities. They aim for parents to "birth with dignity," "parent with autonomy," and raise healthy, thriving children, recognizing that historical injustices have limited access to choice and autonomy, thus affecting people's dignity. 2. Challenges of Racial and Social Inequities: Maternity Care Coalition’s work focuses on eliminating barriers related to the social determinants of health, such as access to transportation, healthcare, and childcare, which disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Racial biases in healthcare, such as the mistreatment of Black and Brown women, exacerbate these inequities, making it harder for parents to receive the support they need. 3. Fundraising and Community Impact: Leveraging her background in fundraising, Samantha emphasizes that successful fundraising requires connecting people to causes they care about. The transition from a university to a nonprofit highlights the importance of diverse funding streams, while also ensuring that the dignity of clients is respected and that they are not exploited for fundraising purposes. About Samantha Harclerode and Maternity Care Coalition: - Website: https://maternitycarecoalition.org/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-harclerode/ ✨Sponsors✨ Penji, the human first creative subscription service for agencies and teams. Enter code for 15% off your first month: UNIFIEDPURPOSE15 Penji's WebsiteSubscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel