Christy has one of the best-known faces in the world. But for over a decade, she’s skillfully championed global maternal health, while never becoming the face of the movement.
I love this conversation for so many reasons, including the sense of community and the discussion including ACT up. As someone who is both part of the LGBTQ community and a midwife/maternal health innovator looking at ways to strengthen community-led efforts surrounding maternal health equity, I have been looking back and looking forward as it relates to the community as the center of our care. I've recently been spending more time reflecting on the connections between the HIV crisis and the maternal health crisis. I lived through those years when the community had to both advocate for better care and to just do something- filling the gaps in our care systems (Gay Men's Health Crisis) - and I see this resonating in how birthworkers and doulas are building better care. And it brings us back to the role of allies. When our house is on fire, we need our neighbors to notice, and to show up.
love this: "When our house is on fire, we need our neighbors to notice, and to show up"! thank you for sharing your experience Karen and thank you for what you do!
I love this conversation for so many reasons, including the sense of community and the discussion including ACT up. As someone who is both part of the LGBTQ community and a midwife/maternal health innovator looking at ways to strengthen community-led efforts surrounding maternal health equity, I have been looking back and looking forward as it relates to the community as the center of our care. I've recently been spending more time reflecting on the connections between the HIV crisis and the maternal health crisis. I lived through those years when the community had to both advocate for better care and to just do something- filling the gaps in our care systems (Gay Men's Health Crisis) - and I see this resonating in how birthworkers and doulas are building better care. And it brings us back to the role of allies. When our house is on fire, we need our neighbors to notice, and to show up.
love this: "When our house is on fire, we need our neighbors to notice, and to show up"! thank you for sharing your experience Karen and thank you for what you do!
Thank you and Christy for the work you do. Bit by bit... but you've both made big steps to improving care.