A recent podcast episode from The Commonwealth Fund titled “Reimagining Birth, Restoring Trust” explores solutions for improving maternal-care experiences and outcomes in the United States. The episode features Elaine Welteroth, founder of the birthFUND, who recounts her personal experience of being underserved during pregnancy and childbirth, and outlines how midwifery-led, culturally responsive models of care are being scaled as part of the effort to reduce maternal deaths and birth trauma. The story highlights the importance of trust, community-based care, and structural change in achieving maternal health equity.

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