INTERNATIONAL BIRTH

Across the world, our industry is not representative of the diversity of people giving birth and families parenting, with a lack of diversity in those driving the training of birth and breastfeeding professionals. We believe the industry will benefit through establishing guidelines, expectations, and training in competency so that all families are supported, regardless of who they are or their values. We need to support training organizations to offer programs that encourage inclusivity and expectations of ethics and professionalism. We need to find ways to center the voices of diverse groups, become part of and bring their voice to the industry, and have a seat at the table in determining the direction we take in the future. We need to recognize the issues that affect minority and marginalized groups and the unique challenges that face them and work together to find solutions to resolve these issues. We need to find ways to come together to work toward the common goal of having..