Our Work Outside the Birthing Space: Advocating to Improve Outcomes

Abstract

In this column, the authors discuss the vital role birth workers can play in shaping policy that affect the birthing people and families they serve. The authors review recent policy changes that have tremendous potential to improve maternal child health outcomes. Additionally, they provide concrete suggestions regarding how birth workers can actively engage in government affairs at the local and state levels.

Keywords: doulas/labor support; health policy; midwifery; professional issues.