Inside One of the First Black, Woman-Owned Birth Centers

Faisa Farole is a licensed certified midwife and the Founder of Washington state's inaugural Black woman-owned freestanding birth center, the Federal Way Birth Center. She is a seasoned midwife who blazes trails for her community, especially women and babies of color. Recognizing the challenges faced by Black women in maternal care, Farole's visionary initiative aims to address disparities head-on. Join us as we explore her journey and the transformative impact of culturally competent care on maternal health outcomes.-----------Welcome to Season 3!We started the show in May 2023 during Nurses' Week and we're doing it again this year. We'll be releasing a new show every day during Nurses' Week and then weekly on Sundays at noon EST.If you’re new here, welcome to the Melanin Initiative. We are a health literacy podcast offering our nursing perspective. By watching on YouTube or listening on  your favorite podcast app, we hope you feel empowered to ask questions, educated on how to manage your health, and confident to navigate the healthcare system. If you haven’t already, subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode. Thumbs up the video and leave a comment or two, it helps us help you. It also shows YouTube this content is valuable and helps to make sure YouTube shows our content to those who need to hear it.Resources:-Federal Way Birth Center https://federalwaybirthcenter.com/-Breaking Barriers in Maternal Care https://youtu.be/39fjtUDITjU-Doulas | Safe Pregnancy before, during and after | Health Education https://youtu.be/ZrY_yDas5xc-Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference | National Black Nurses' Association | Health  Education https://youtu.be/vxIWE4PDPPgStay in touch!-Email: [email protected]  -Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 -Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  -Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  -Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 -Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ -Let’s Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-melanin-initiative-4012092b1/Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org