What if postpartum care didn’t end at six weeks? What if new parents received the support, community, and care they truly needed after bringing home a baby?In this inspiring episode of Discover Midwives, our host Jessica Brumley, PhD CNM, interviews one of the nation’s most influential midwifery leaders, Dr. Ebony Marcelle, Director of Midwifery at Community of Hope and the Family Health and Birth Center.
Dr. Marcelle shares her remarkable journey into midwifery, from a life-changing gynecology visit to becoming a nationally recognized advocate for reproductive justice and maternal health equity. Together, Jessica and Ebony explore how racism, chronic stress, and systemic barriers contribute to disparities in maternal and infant outcomes, and how innovative, community-centered care can help change the story.
You’ll learn:
• Why the postpartum period deserves far more attention than it receives
• How Community of Hope has built a groundbreaking model of care that includes home visits, integrated mental health services, peer support, and year-long postpartum engagement
• Practical ways families can prepare for life after birth during pregnancy
• What friends and loved ones can do to support a new parent
• Warning signs in the postpartum period that should never be ignored
• Why community, continuity, and listening to families are essential ingredients for healthier outcomes
Whether you’re expecting a baby, supporting someone who is, or simply passionate about improving maternity care, this conversation offers wisdom, hope, and actionable insights from one of midwifery’s most powerful voices. Birth is only the beginning, we believe every family deserves support long after the baby arrives.