Who
We Are

The NAABB stands firmly on promoting midwives, doulas, other birthworkers and training programs to improve the care of Black women, persons and infants.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ground rigorous research in the wisdom of Black and Indigenous communities across the diaspora, carrying forward proven practices and advancing solutions to ensure maternal health equity.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Black birthing families are cherished and healthy — receiving the highest quality of care and upheld within systems that honor their rights, choices, and dignity. By centering the needs and wisdom of Black birthing families, we illuminate the path where all birthing people thrive, and maternal health in this nation is transformed.

Our Values

1.

We ground our work in rigorous research and science while pursuing bold, transformative solutions to dismantle the injustices that place the greatest burden on Black birthing people and families.

2.

We value genuine relationships, listening deeply to community voices, and working in solidarity with organizations and individuals who share our commitment to birth justice.

3.

We develop and implement creative approaches to address systemic challenges, staying on the cutting edge of solutions that serve our community.

4.

We support the development of skilled, culturally competent birth workers who can provide the highest quality of care to Black birthing people.

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We honor the inherent rights of Black and Indigenous birthing people to make informed choices about their care and to be treated with respect and dignity throughout their birthing journey.