I chat with fellow advocate and educator Becca De Souza from Peaceful Birth Partnership. Together we discuss the importance of accessible perinatal care for mothers from refugee backgrounds and breaking the cycles of trauma through birth and parenting. At the core of this conversation is how when we really prioritize the women who are most at risk, all women will benefit.

Heather is a postpartum doula and educator whose passion is to help new moms and families find calmer, confidence and connection in their lives. She gave birth to her first child while living overseas, and has a special interest in working with families who are living away from their home country. She believes that all parents deserve to feel trusted and supported in their parenting choices and that the well-being of the mother is essential to the well-being of her entire family. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and three school-age children.

Trystan Reese is a transgender parent and educator whose work spans across the full depth and breadth of the trans fertility journey, inviting both trans people and their allies into a world in which everyone--especially trans folks-- can build families on their own terms. His book, "How We Do Family" launched to rave reviews in 2021, and his social media presence continues to be a source of inspiration for birthing communities worldwide.