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

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 Find out more about Melissa, breathwork, mindfulness and somatic coaching for individuals and organizations at: https://www.thefullymindful.com Or email me today at: info@thefullymindful.com And check out the socials too:)