Minnesota Groups Plan to Establish Indigenous Birth Center

Community organizations in Minnesota are collaborating to open an Indigenous birth center aimed at providing culturally appropriate maternal care and addressing disparities in birth outcomes, reports The Imprint. A group of nonprofit child welfare and maternal health organizations expects to submit their proposed plan to Minnesota lawmakers by the end of this calendar year. While the ultimate funding mix has yet to be finalized, it’s likely to include state funds and Medicaid reimbursement. The Birth Center will provide medical and cultural resources to expecting or parenting mothers, including ceremonial activities and access to traditional medicine approaches.