Graduate Spotlight: Nicole Havelka, CPM, NMI Gradaute

In North Carolina, the urgency for achieving health equity is notably emphasized, especially concerning the disparities observed in perinatal care and outcomes for pregnant individuals. Addressing these challenges requires significant attention to expanding access to certified professional midwives. Accompanying Episode #012: Birthing Equity: The Role of Certified Professional Midwives in North Carolina, we collaborated with Nicole Havleka, certified professional midwife and advocate, to bring awareness where disparities in outcomes stem from limited perinatal healthcare access, eroded trust in providers, and undervaluation of women’s voices. Nicole Havelka emphasizes the crucial role of CPMs and her documentary, “A Midwife Solution,” showcasing the vital contribution of certified midwives to patient-centered care in the state.