Our work
Our workstreams build on one another: listening first, then collaborating, educating, and turning shared learning into lasting change.
- 01
BIPOC Midwife Workforce Convening
Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
Bringing together 80+ BIPOC midwives serving Maryland, starting with our convening on October 17, 2026 and a Connection Call in January 2027, to strengthen and grow a representative workforce.
- 02
Community Listening Sessions
Jan to Jul 2027
Seven listening sessions across Maryland with families, birth workers, and community partners, leading to a statewide summary of community priorities.
- 03
Coalition Building & Working Groups
Jan to Sep 2027
A multidisciplinary coalition meeting in five working group sessions to shape shared policy priorities and recommendations.
- 04
Hospital Clinician Education & Integration
Feb to Sep 2027
Workshops in five Maryland hospitals to build knowledge, confidence, and lasting relationships between hospital and community-based providers.
- 05
Public Outreach & Policymaker Education
Sep 2026 to Sep 2027
Clear, evidence-informed resources and conversations that help the public and policymakers understand community midwifery.
- 06
Birth Center Policy Development
Ongoing to Sep 2027
A Birth Center Working Group monitoring proposed state standards, supporting prospective founders, and drafting a roadmap to expand freestanding birth centers.