At Thrive Maternal Health Fund, we believe that every mother, regardless of income, background, or birth preference—deserves compassionate, high-quality care. Our mission is to radically improve maternal healthcare in San Diego by expanding access to midwifery services, pioneering the first free-standing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for maternal mental health, and building sustainable, community-driven solutions that lead to healthier births, stronger families, and thriving communities.

‍How We Are Creating Lasting Change & Innovative Care Models: We are expanding midwifery-led care beyond birth centers and home births, integrating it within hospital settings to improve maternal outcomes. Through licensed midwife-led postpartum home visits, we help mothers recover safely while hospitals experience higher patient satisfaction, reduced rehospitalization rates, lower medical costs, and improved maternal health outcomes.

‍Groundbreaking Maternal Mental Health Services: We are launching San Diego’s first free-standing IOP for maternal mental health, ensuring that mothers and babies remain together during treatment. Our whole-body approach goes beyond traditional therapy by incorporating mental health providers, holistic practitioners, and specialists to address root causes such as nutrition, stress, sleep deprivation, and hormonal imbalances—factors too often overlooked in perinatal care.

‍Equity & Inclusion in Midwifery: We are committed to diversifying the maternal healthcare workforce by providing midwifery scholarships for people of color and partnering with established programs to make these opportunities sustainable. Instead of duplicating efforts, we invest in and collaborate with existing institutions, strengthening the midwifery profession and ensuring every family has access to culturally competent, high-quality care.