Adriana has a candid conversation with Professor Monica McLemore about the lack of policies and practices that support new parents in the U.S. They discuss how paid family leave and the Black Maternal Health Caucus’ “Momnibus” legislative package fit into the need to reform, retrofit, and reimagine the perinatal health care system so it can truly support the courageous families that are bringing children into this world.

Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys.

If you liked this episode, listen to podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-parental-leave-and-figuring-out-how-much-time-you-can-take">this interview laying out your options for parental leave, or podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stand-up-for-your-birth-rights">this episode about birth rights.

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