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Maria Rossi (MSW) began her journey into childbirth and reproductive rights in 2000, during her undergraduate years at the University of Vermont, where she was introduced to the captivating history of childbirth in the United States, the interconnectedness with reproductive rights, and the profound influence doulas and midwives can have on individuals' birth experiences through a course titled: "Sociology of Reproduction".

 

After giving birth to her first child in 2009, Maria's passion for supporting families and individuals during this vulnerable and transformative time grew stronger, leading her to become a doula and childbirth educator, driven by a mission to provide support to those who were often marginalized in the realm of maternal health. 

 

In 2023, Maria completed her graduate degree in social work to deepen her skills and knowledge of perinatal mental health and looks forward to using those skills to both support individuals and to inform the future offerings within DAV.