ABOUT US
The Flagstaff Birth Support Fund aims to reduce maternal-infant health inequities and disparities in Northern Arizona by improving birth outcomes, postpartum mental and physical health, and long term mental health for children. ​
OUR MISSION
To provide low-income and underserved families with access to the education, care and support they need during their pregnancies, labor and early parenting to nurture strong foundations that last a lifetime. We partner with Flagstaff Doulas to provide these services to families.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"The Flagstaff Birth Support Fund has truly been supportive and so kind. I am grateful to have received the love and guidance throughout my pregnancy journey and for the continued support after my second son was born. Being a recipient of a full scholarship for a birth and postpartum doula, I wanted to make sure that Flagstaff Birth Support Fund knows how valuable they are to me. I enjoyed the classes and applied learned techniques to my own birth experience. Thank you to my doulas, Betsy and Kaelyn, for your loving support during my beautiful labor. My postpartum doula was amazing - she helped me adjust at home and gave me the help I desperately needed during the first seven weeks of my baby’s life."
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"Much love,"
CHARLESE
MEET THE TEAM
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Treasurer
LUKE NORTHAM
Father and husband, who is passionate about racial and gender equality. Luke is excited to use his years of experience in the financial industry to support the Flagstaff Birth Support Fund in its mission of making doula services accessible to all.
RACHEL BILLOWITZ
Board Member
Rachel has worked in the fields of public health and reproductive justice since 1992. She is currently faculty in the Dept. of Health Sciences at NAU and previously served as a sexual health educator for nonprofit agencies.
NATALIE PAPINI
Board Member
Natalie is an assistant professor of Health Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where her research focuses on maternal mental health and body image. She is passionate about improving access to high-quality birth support and is so excited to join the FBSF board to help ensure that all families have access to a doula. Natalie's role on the board will focus on grant writing and securing funding to further our mission of reducing maternal-infant health disparities and nurturing strong foundations for families across Northern Arizona.
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