Director Paula James Martinez and Executive Director Sara Ojjeh discuss Born Free, their new film on why the U.S. is the only nation in the developed world with a rising maternal mortality rate. They hope to amplify the need for change in the U.S. maternity system and rebrand our midwifery model while honoring the contributions of the Granny Midwives.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• How racism & a lack of education affect the U.S. birthing system
• Rebranding and normalizing the midwifery model
• Ways to create real change in the U.S. maternity system
• Investors, private funding, & creating competition in the current model
• How midwives help with expanding access to care & community building

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Resources:

• Watch: Born Free 
• Website: themotherlovers.com 

Connect with Dr. Stu:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts
• Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthingblyss
• Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions