Empowering Birth: Shafia Monroe's Journey in Reducing Infant and Maternal Mortality Through Cultural Competent Care

Laurie McGraw, an interviewer of the Inspiring Women series, has recently had a profound conversation with Shafia Monroe - a distinguished champion advocating for the reduction of infant and maternal mortality through the enhancement of healthcare education, services and community engagement. As CEO of International Center for Traditional Childbearing ICTC and founder of Shafia Monroe ConsultingBirthing CHANGE, Ms. Monroe's pioneering efforts have significantly impacted the field.

In this candid discussion, Ms. Monroe shared her journey in founding ICTC after experiencing a scarcity of culturally competent midwives during her home birth. This experience ignited her passion for ensuring that families from all backgrounds could receive healthcare services that catered to their cultural and ethnic values and needs. She transformed traditional knowledge into innovative solutions through the creation of the ICTC Full Circle Doula Trning program, which has since trned nearly 2000 doulas.

Ms. Monroe's work exts beyond trning; she is also a relentless advocate for policy change, evidenced by her role in advocating for Medicd reimbursement for doulas through Oregon HB 3311. This effort made Oregon the first state to acknowledge and compensate doula care under its Medicd program, marking an important step towards ensuring equitable access to birth support services.

A notable figure in her field, Ms. Monroe has been recognized with various prestigious awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Midwives Alliance of North America MANA and the Dr. Hildrus A. Poindexter award from the Black Caucus of Health Workers of the American Public Health Association.

The dialogue between Laurie McGraw and Shafia Monroe not only highlights Ms. Monroe's significant contributions to healthcare but also underscores her role as a trlblazer in fostering inclusivity, empowerment and education in perinatal care. This conversation offers an in-depth look into her remarkable journey and the profound impact she has had on improving maternity health outcomes.

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