Championing change, a midwife's mission in Los Angeles

The video discusses the speaker's background as a midwife in Los Angeles, focusing on the challenges African American women face in childbirth. It highlights the role of midwives in providing personalized care and advocating for marginalized communities. The speaker runs a community birth center offering a supportive environment and a sliding scale for families in need. Despite financial challenges, the speaker remains committed to providing care and addressing disparities in maternal health.

What is the primary mission of the speaker in relation to childbirth statistics?

• To promote hospital births for all women

• To eliminate the role of doctors in childbirth

• To increase the cost of midwifery services

• To make a change in the statistics of premature births among African American women

Why does the speaker believe representation in midwifery is important?

• It increases the number of midwives

• It reduces the need for hospitals

• It ensures that only elite groups receive care

• It helps in understanding the unique challenges faced by people of color

What is the main feature of the community birth center described by the speaker?

• It is located in a remote area

• It offers a warm and inviting space with personalized care

• It only serves wealthy families

• It operates without any funding

How does the community birth center make its services affordable?

• By eliminating midwife fees

• By offering a sliding scale payment system

• By increasing the number of patients per day

• By reducing the quality of care

What is the speaker's stance on the financial sustainability of the community birth center?

• They are confident it will always be financially stable

• They are willing to stop the sliding scale to ensure sustainability

• They acknowledge financial challenges but are committed to continuing care

• They plan to increase fees to ensure sustainability