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May 21, 2025
Adreanna Rodriguez, a journalist specializing in Indian child welfare and reproductive health care, presents an insightful discussion on the complex themes of care and healing among Indigenous and Mexican women. She shares stories of resilience following natural disasters and the importance of cultural preservation amidst changing times. Rodriguez emphasizes community empowerment through tradition, including a midwife's crucial role in nurturing cultural practices. The conversation reveals how history intertwines with personal narratives, fostering a deeper understanding of identity and healing.
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Maria's Midwifery Roots
- Maria Ramos Bracamontes started Campesina Womb Justice using her stimulus check during pregnancy.
- She provides menstrual care and traditional midwifery support to indigenous and Mexican farmworker women in California.
Healing Through Midwifery
- Maria connects midwifery, cultural revival, and personal healing in her community work.
- Her mother's death in childbirth deeply shapes her midwifery journey.
Flood Crisis and Community Response
- The 2023 Pajaro flood displaced indigenous and Latino farmworker families.
- Maria swiftly raised over $160,000 for flood relief, distributing aid directly in the community.