Our Mission
& Vision

Migrant women in western European countries have double the risk of dying during or after pregnancy compared with host women, with a higher risk of dying from direct rather than indirect causes, which suggests a possible link with obstetric care.

There are also disparities in the type of experience birthing people have in the delivery room, which can have long-term consequences on both mental and physical health. For example, in Germany, perceived discrimination is related to a higher risk of preterm birth among Turkish immigrant women.

Our approach is grounded in public health research and the lived experiences of community members alike. Evidence consistently highlights the importance of culturally responsive care that involves migrants and their communities in health system planning and development, while facilitating effective communication between patients and practitioners through skilled interpreters and health system navigators.

Maternity Peer Supporters (sometimes referred to as “doulas”) are an evidence-based solution that help alleviate some of the risk factors that contribute to poor maternal & child health outcomes. Doula-supported women are four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby, two times less likely to experience a birth complication involving themselves or their baby, and even experience near-universal breastfeeding initiation.