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Our Mission

To close the maternal health gap by creating accessible, culturally relevant education and ensuring every family has access to trusted birth and fertility support.

Our Vision

A world where every mother—regardless of race, culture, or income—experiences birth with safety, dignity, and confidence, supported by knowledge and community.

Our Values

Equity

We prioritize the needs of communities most affected by disparities in maternal health.

Education

We believe that knowledge is power—and every family deserves accurate, compassionate guidance.

Access

We break down barriers by connecting families to trusted practitioners and resources.

Community

We honor the wisdom of birth workers, families, and cultural traditions, recognizing that birth is both personal and collective.

Dignity

We respect and uphold the worth of every mother, ensuring her story and experience are valued.

Our Story

Building Better Births was founded by Ashley-Nicole Grosse, a mother of four and the Executive Director of the organization. After experiencing both home and hospital births, Ashley-Nicole witnessed firsthand the gaps in education, support, and cultural understanding that so many families face.
Her journey—combined with years of advocacy, community building, and maternal health innovation—sparked a simple but urgent mission: to make sure no mother has to navigate pregnancy and birth without knowledge, dignity, and support.
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Who We Are

Building Better Births is more than an organization — it’s an initiative.
We exist because the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, and too many women, especially Black and Brown mothers, are left without the education, access, or dignity they deserve. We believe this is unacceptable — and preventable.
Led by Ashley-Nicole Grosse, a mother of four and the Executive Director of the organization. After experiencing both home and hospital births, Ashley-Nicole witnessed firsthand the gaps in education, support, and cultural understanding that so many families face.
We are guided by a network of birth workers, educators, and advocates, all united in providing families what they need most: knowledge, access, and equity.”

When we say “Building Better Births,” we mean it — creating content, tools, and partnerships that ensure every family, regardless of race or income, has the support they need from fertility to postpartum.

We are educators, practitioners, mothers, and allies. Together, we are shaping an initiative that will transform maternal health for generations to come.
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A quick snapshot of the crisis

  • U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world.
  • American women who identify as White are 2X more likely to die then their European counterparts
  • Black and Brown mothers are 3–4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.
  • 2 out of 3 maternal deaths are preventable.
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Our Approach

We work at the intersection of education, access, and advocacy to close the maternal health gap.

Education

Digital pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum content that empowers families with evidence-based, culturally sensitive knowledge.

Access

To practitioner databases that connects families to trusted doulas, midwives, and fertility specialists in their own communities.

Advocacy

Partnerships and policy efforts that push for systemic change and elevate the voices of those most affected.

Advisors & Partners

Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We are proud to have partnered with:

Birthmark Doula Collective

Expanding doula access and advocacy in New Orleans.

Tufts University

Supporting research and maternal health education.

Stories of Impact

Real stories remind us why this work matters.
“Because of Building Better Births, I felt prepared, supported, and strong. Ashley-Nicole helped me deliver a healthy baby with confidence I never thought I’d have.”
Brandi

“Having Ashley-Nicole by my side changed everything. She gave me the knowledge and encouragement I needed to bring my baby into the world safely.”

Courtney
“Because of Building Better Births, I felt prepared, supported, and strong. Ashley-Nicole helped me deliver a healthy baby with confidence I never thought I’d have.”
Gayln
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