Birthworkers of Color Hosts Rally On Behalf Of Midwives
(For Immediate Release-Miami, Fl)-May 5, 2011- Birthworkers of Color, a local collective of midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and breastfeeding counselors held a rally in honor of the International Day of the Midwife and to raise awareness to the high c-section rates and rising maternal and infant mortality. The rally was held on 33rd Street and Biscayne Blvd in Miami. The rally was attended by midwives, mothers and lots of babies and supporters. The mission of the group is protect and expand midwifery, especially in Black communities where maternal and infant health disparities are the worst.
70 people raised their voices in support of expanding access to midwives in Miami-Dade County and beyond as a solution to the health crisis. The rally organizer, Jamarah Amani, stated, “A woman should be able to walk into any public health clinic or hospital and request the services of a midwife. It is a woman’s right be educated about her birth options during her pregnancy and to be counseled to make the best decision for herself and her family – whether that is home birth, birth center or hospital.”
For more information about Birthworkers of Color please contact: Jamarah Amani at 786.587.8741.
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