About The Peaceful Birth Foundation

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OUR MISSION

“We provide funding to make comprehensive perinatal support and education accessible for all.”

The Peaceful Birth Foundation (formerly Inclusive Birth Collective) was founded by Justina Nazario and Katy Iengo who wanted to ensure that our community made perinatal support and education accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it. At The Peaceful Birth Foundation, we strive to provide funding and resources that will lessen the financial burden and allow families to enjoy their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

MAKING CHANGE….

DID YOU KNOW?!

  • The maternal mortality rate has more than tripled in the last 4 decades?

  • Those rates are 4x more likely for Black birthing people.

  • Research shows that the 3 most effective ways to improve these numbers are:

    1. HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION

    2. DOULA SUPPORT

    3. MIDWIFERY CARE

At The Peaceful Birth Foundation, we are impacting these statistics in our community by:

  • Offering an Assistance Fund that provides equal access to care within our community. These are essential, life-saving birthing resources. Learn more!

WHAT’S A DOULA?

A Doula is a professional, trained in childbirth, who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to birthing persons who are expecting, are experiencing labor, or have recently given birth. Our purpose is to help birthing persons have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.

WHAT’S A MIDWIFE?

A midwife is a healthcare provider who is trained to provide obstetric and gynecological services, including primary care, prenatal and obstetric care, and routine gynecological care like annual exams and contraception. They’re an expert in uncomplicated Ob/Gyn care.