Midwives for the People
Midwives for the People
Removing barriers so future midwives can serve the communities that need them most.
Too many aspiring midwives never reach certification, not because of lack of calling, but because of financial and structural barriers. Monarch Midwives exists to help remove those barriers and strengthen pathways into community-based midwifery.
Communities Need Midwives Who Reflect Them
Across the United States, many communities face limited access to culturally rooted midwifery care. At the same time, aspiring midwives encounter long educational pathways, certification costs, and systemic barriers that prevent them from completing their training.
When future midwives are unable to finish their journey, families lose access to trusted, relationship-centered care.
Monarch Midwives was created to help change this reality by supporting the next generation of community-rooted birth workers.
Building Pathways Into Midwifery
Monarch Midwives works to expand access to midwifery education and reproductive care through:
• Certification scholarships that help student midwives complete the final steps toward licensure
• Financial and structural support for aspiring midwives navigating educational pathways
• Fiscal sponsorship for community-led birthworker initiatives aligned with our mission
• Community partnerships that strengthen culturally grounded reproductive health access
Our work focuses on long-term impact: not only supporting individual midwives, but strengthening the entire ecosystem of community-based birth care.
OUR IMPACT
Monarch Midwives supports:
• Aspiring midwives preparing for certification
• Community-led birthworker programs across multiple regions
• Training pathways for future doulas, assistants, and midwives
• Partnerships expanding access to culturally rooted reproductive care
Supporting the Future of Community Midwifery
COMMUNITY ROOTED LEADERSHIP
Guided by Practicing Midwives and Educators
Monarch Midwives was founded by licensed midwives, educators, and community birth workers with decades of combined experience serving families in underserved communities.
Our leadership understands firsthand the realities of midwifery training, certification pathways, and the structural challenges facing both aspiring midwives and the families they hope to serve.
This lived experience guides every program we support.
Help Build the Future of Midwifery
Behind every midwife is a long journey of education, mentorship, and community support. Your contribution helps remove financial barriers, support future midwives, and expand access to respectful, culturally rooted reproductive care.
Join the Work
There are many ways to support Monarch Midwives and help strengthen pathways into community-based birth care.
• Donate to support scholarships and programs
• Volunteer your time or professional skills
• Serve in leadership as a board member
Monarch Midwives is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to midwifery education and culturally rooted reproductive care in underserved communities.
Future Projects:
In the future we strive to grow Monarch Midwives offerings to include:
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Trauma Informed Pelvic Care Clinic and Provider Training
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Spanish Language Birth Doula Training
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Business Coaching for New Midwifery Practice
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Legal documents for Midwives, Informed Consents, Educational Handouts for Clients