Empowering Families with Equitable Birth Support: A Conversation with PNFF Founder Liz Farmer

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In today's episode, we are honored to have Liz Farmer, Founder & Executive Director of Portland New Family Fund, on the show. Liz, a second-generation Jewish American anthropologist, activist, and birth worker, is dedicated to empowering families and building strong communities. She founded PNFF with a mission to provide financial assistance for birth and postpartum doulas, along with newborn lactation/feeding services, ensuring equitable compensation for birth professionals while supporting birth and postpartum mothers and infants. Join us as we delve into Liz's vision for a future where all new parents have the support they need to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Discussion Highlights:

• Liz shares her personal journey into birth work and doula services, inspired by her passion for supporting families during the birthing process.
• We explore the specific experiences and realizations that led Liz to identify birth work as her mission and establish Portland New Family Fund.
• Liz discusses the challenges of discrimination in medical births and how Portland New Family Fund addresses these issues within underserved communities.
• We delve into the importance of making doula care sustainable and fairly compensated, and how Liz overcomes the challenge of raising awareness about this cause.
• Balancing work, family, and personal life is discussed, along with Liz's insights into finding joy and fulfillment amidst her advocacy work.
• Liz reflects on moments of doubt in her journey and offers advice for individuals seeking to make a positive impact in their communities.
• Why ensuring equitable birth support for everyone is good for the entire community.

Find more information about Liz Farmer and Portland New Family Fund at:

https://www.portlandnewfamilyfund.org

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