How Elaine Welteroth is Revolutionizing Maternal Health with BirthFUND
This week, Morgan DeBaun sits down with Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, to discuss the inception of BirthFUND, her impact-driven organization that is bringing midwife care to more mothers.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\nSign up now for a $1 per month trial at\xa0shopify.com/journey\nFor a limited time, kids eat FREE! Visit\xa0HelloFresh.com/journeykids\xa0to unlock this offer.\nGo to\xa0cozyearth.com/journey\xa0and use code JOURNEY for an exclusive 40% discount.\n\nIn this episode:\n00:00 Welcome to the Journey Podcast\n00:47 Family Adventures at Martha's Vineyard\n04:01 Redefining Success and Finding Balance\n06:14 A New Chapter: Love and Life in Nashville\n14:44 Navigating Motherhood and Birth Challenges\n21:04 Rethinking Maternal Care: A Call for Change\n22:26 The BirthFUND: A New Beginning\n24:33 Empowering Parents: A Shift in Focus\n27:39 Building a Movement: From Vision to Reality\n30:41 The Power of Community and Collaboration\n36:51 Midwifery Care as a Solution\n39:43 Personal Journeys and Professional Impact\n45:40 Final Thoughts and Future Hopes\n\nIn this episode, the two friends start by catching up on their lives, with Elaine reflecting on her Covid-era wedding and Morgan recalling how she met her fianc\xe9 Josh. Morgan shares her birth story, and Elaine discusses how she learned of the positive impact that midwifery can have on birth outcomes, particularly for Black mothers.\nThey move into a conversation on BirthFUND, Elaine's organization that funds midwifery care for women in the US. Elaine offers insight into how she turned her vision for BirthFUND into a reality and provides practical advice on how others can take action on important causes.\nTune in, and get ready to feel inspired by Elaine's commitment to the cause! If you are a fan of The Journey with Morgan DeBaun, be sure to leave a rating and review to show your support!\n\nMore from Elaine:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/elainewelteroth/\nhttps://www.elainewelteroth.com/\nhttps://www.thebirthfund.com/\n\nJoin the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content:\xa0https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast\nMake sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok:\xa0https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_\nVisit\xa0Mormatcha.com\xa0to make a purchase.\nFollow us on Instagram:\xa0https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\nProduced by MicMoguls.