Mothers, Midwives and Reimagining Birthing in the South Bronx: Breathe, Now Push (Palgrave Studies in Oral History)

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Situation and the Story
	The Global Situation
	The US Situation
	The South Bronx Situation
	References
Chapter 2: Why Is Midwifery Essential for a Robust Maternal Healthcare System?
	References
Chapter 3: Rosie Hernandez’s Story: Becoming a Guardian of Births for Women
Chapter 4: Jillia Bird’s Story: Speaking Up for Midwifery Care
Chapter 5: Marylyn Garcia’s Story- Relying on Midwifery Care Through Birth and Death
Chapter 6: Deconstructing Racism
	References
Chapter 7: Lizette Aguilar’s Story: Deepening Connection to Her Latina Heritage
Chapter 8: Zakiyyah Madyun’s Story: Finding Her Voice in Policy
Chapter 9: Dana Keys’ Story: Understanding the Racialization of the US Healthcare System
Chapter 10: Transforming Legacy
	References
Chapter 11: Elizabeth Miron’s Story: Breaking the Legacy of Maternal Mortality
Chapter 12: Nana Oumou Toure’s Story: Connecting Global to Local
Chapter 13: Grace Zambrano’s Story: Building New Traditions for Her Family
Chapter 14: Empowerment
	References
Chapter 15: Tyice Tucker’s Story: Discovering Strength and Sense of Self Through Her Births
Chapter 16: Fatoumata’s Story: Becoming a Leader Against Female Cutting (Actual Names Changed at Woman’s Request)
Chapter 17: Nkenge Mollineaux’s Story: Facing Tragedy While Building Her Family
Chapter 18: Conclusion: Time to Push: A Call for Better Birthing and Safe Motherhood in America
Index