The Case for Birth Workers




Under the Hood show

Summary: This week, we are speaking to Katy Kozhimannil an expert in public health policy and its impact on pregnancy and childbirth. She has advocated tirelessly on behalf of birth workers to ensure that their services are available to pregnant women everywhere, especially in underserved communities with the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality. Listen as Aleks (a midwife) and Patti (a birth doula) discuss the importance of Katy's work as an advocate for birthing people and the people who care for them.