Kay Sandberg and Amanda Coslor

Recorded November 16, 2020 Archived November 15, 2020 41:57 minutes
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Description

Kay Sandberg (69) speaks with her friend and colleague Amanda Coslor (47) about their work in funding equity for birth justice and maternal health among BIPOC.

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AC talks about their work funding equity for birth justice.
KS defines birth justice as maternal health, deciding to become pregnant, quality of care, respectful care. She mentions Robin Lim and the Love Nutrient which when given at birth informs who we are.
TRACK 2 AC says the definitions are different worldwide. Even midwifery is differently defined so funding those efforts is complicated.
AC talks about birth, culture and respect and how people choose to have their babies helps with infant mortality rates
AC says the trend is asking for more BIPOC-led birth centers will be more understood. She says her wish is that mothers and women are more central to society.
Each gives an example of a story explaining their viewpoint. KS talks about an Indigenous Ecuadorian Amazonian group that have community maternal health promoters who helped men realize the importance and sacredness of their partners.
KS talks about traditional medicine potential for COVID-19

Participants

  • Kay Sandberg
  • Amanda Coslor

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach