Kiwi Cares

The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices

Health EN ↓ 6 episodes

This limited-series podcast shares the stories of Black, Native and Latina women in Minnesota. The podcast explores how women worked to have optimal birth outcomes but met challenges within the healthcare setting.

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Kiwi Cares

Episodes

Black Maternal Health Week Panel, Part 2 23.09.2025 1:08:31

Welcome to The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices . In this episode we bring together a panel to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week 2025 in Minnesota. We are joined by Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo , Medical Director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs; Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a leading reproductive health equity research and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2024; and S...

Black Maternal Health Week Panel, Part 1 23.09.2025 45:18

Building and Losing Trust 07.05.2025 22:36

In this episode we will hear from a mom who had three different doctors during her pregnancy and delivery. The care team and mom navigated the challenges of hypertension, preeclampsia, the baby's size and how the mom felt with induction timetables. Our partner featured in this episode is the Division of Indian Work: https://www.diw-mn.org/ To learn more about Ninde Doulas, visit: https://www.diw-...

Giving Birth Without Speaking English 30.04.2025 25:22

In this episode we will hear from a mom who navigates the healthcare system through interpreters. We also hear about the common occurrence of separating moms and babies during the early hours of life. Please email kian@kiwi-collaborative.com for a full translation of Liz's experience. Our partner featured in this episode is the Division of Indian Work: https://www.diw-mn.org/ Camila Valenzuela-Pa...

Doctors Are Not Listening to Black and Brown Women 22.04.2025 22:16

In this episode we will discuss hear from Jerriah and several other moms about their experiences. Specifically we will explore how moms are advocating and voicing their needs but their needs are not being addressed. This episode also provides a brief history of gynecology and its roots in slavery. Featured partners: The Snuggle House Foundation: https://www.snugglehousefoundation.org CDC Hear Her...

Introduction: The Maternal Health Landscape in Minnesota 15.04.2025 23:56

Welcome to The Bond: Our Babies, Our Voices . In this episode we will discuss the maternal health landscape in Minnesota; particularly why we are seeing disparities across Minnesotans. We will also hear more about the Kiwi Cares team and the partners who contributed to this podcast. Please tune-in for the subsequent episodes that will center more directly on birthing people's voices. More informa...