About us

“Helping healthy women to have healthy babies”

The San Diego International Birthing project was re-born in November 2019. We are a grassroots community based 501c3 organization providing education, support and advocacy for women of color. We understand Black infants in San Diego are 3x more likely to die than white babies, 60% Black babies are more likely to be born premature. For more than thirty years Black women have encountered implicit bias in the healthcare system, stress, and misdiagnosis. It is important for the community to work together as one. Therefore, we solely support the California Dignity Pregnancy and Childbirth Act: SB 464, that was approved October 2019. There is a continuous effort on our behalf to make a difference, one day and one mother at a time.

Mission Statement

“To help healthy mothers to have healthy babies”

The San Diego International Birthing Project is a community based volunteer organization that provides support and advocacy to women obtaining prenatal care. We serve mothers, woman of color, babies, and families who need access to adequate healthcare and social support.

How:

Thanks to Our Sponsors

“IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD”

SDIBP ensures mothers are connected to adequate medical care! WE educate, empower women to advocate for themselves and collaborate with the community to make a great impact on maternal morbidity and infant mortality. Women of color matter! Join us in the fight to save lives.

Our Pillars

We pledge to educate our women, families, and communities about maternal morbidity and infant mortality

We promise to collaborate with our partners to build relationships and work as a team.

We commit to advocating for our women, mothers, and families.

Testimonials

“I have enjoyed the virtual meetings, education and understanding how live healthy for me and my baby it made a difference in my life.”

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Little Sista

Little Sista

"SDIBP has given me support, checking on my progress during pregnancy and even offered to take me to my doctor appointment"

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A happy Mother

A Happy Mother

"I would like to thank the San Diego International Birthing Project for helping me understand how important it is being in my child life"

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New Dad

New Dad

Monthly Events

Health Fair

Board Meetings

Meet Our Team

Suzanne Afflalo, MD

Board Member

Samantha Williams, FNP

Board Member

Carmel Honeycutt, LCSW

Domestic Violence Advocate

Chantel Mesta, PSY.D MFT in training

Workforce Development Manager

SDIBP Makes A Difference

The San Diego International Birthing Project is the 2021 COMMUNITY
INSPIRATION AWARDS WINNER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY!!!!! And the
recipients of many grants and scholarships pertaining to our work! We understand
our work is very important in the community and is necessary. However, we don’t
take it for granted, we are here to serve our community to the fullest extent to make
an impact and difference in maternal morbidity and infant mortality for women of
color. Our goal is to EDUCATE, COLLABORATE and ADVOCATE!!!!

Take
Action
Now

Whatever your capabilities, interests or schedule may be, we can find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.

Our partners
Want to make a difference?

START A BIRTHING PROJECT IN YOUR AREA!!!! CURRENTLY THERE ARE OVER 70 COMMUNITIES AND 13 COUNTRIES THAT HAVE REPLICATED OUR GREAT WORKS! CONTACT ME TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE THE NEXT BIRTHING PROJECT.

~Shelley Winn, Executive Director~

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