Stories

Stories of care, connection, and community

From birth experiences to systems change, these stories highlight the people working every day to ensure families have access to the support and care they deserve.

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Commissioner’s Remark at Inaugural Perinatal Summit

If we get this right. . . if we truly create a connected, equitable, and high-functioning perinatal network of care . . . then we will do more than just improve outcomes. We will transform what it feels like to give birth in our Commonwealth.

Dr. Robbie Goldstein Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

By Care Providers

The systemic divestment our clients face deserves layered care that is directly bridged from one program to the next…This continuum of care creates a sturdy foundation for the parenting years ahead.

Pioneer Valley Doula Collaborative Pioneer Valley

Read More: Continuity of Care for Birthing Families: A Partnership Between Doulas and Home Visitors
By Care Providers

These two pathways are designed to meet the needs of every current and future professional midwife across the Commonwealth: those currently practicing and in need of professional development, as well as those interested in exploring the field for the first time.

Alexandra Carley Dean of Workforce Development Programs, Greenfield Community College

Read More: Midwifery Education Pathways at Greenfield Community College
By Care Providers

The hands-on learning dynamic between students, preceptors and clients that occurs during clinical rotations is invaluable. This is where midwives in training learn to listen, observe, touch, communicate, plan and deliver care.

Rachel Blessington, CNM Founder of Worcester Community Midwifery

Read More: Building the Next Generation of Midwives through Community-Based Clinical Teaching
By Care Providers

A transfer can become a coordinated transition rather than a rupture in care. And when we create systems that respect both approaches, everyone learns.

Suzanne Wertman, CNM Community Birth and Doula Initiative

Read More: Two Years of Transformation: Imagining a Stronger Midwifery System in Massachusetts

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Commissioner’s Remark at Inaugural Perinatal Summit

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