Maria Ramos Bracamontes is a midwife and social worker dedicated to supporting indigenous communities and undocumented individuals, especially women. In this episode, Maria shares her journey from growing up undocumented in Mexico to becoming an advocate for social justice and traditional midwifery. Her story is one of resilience and deep commitment to serving her community.
As a midwife in Santa Cruz County, Maria works with undocumented farmworkers, primarily from Oaxaca. She founded the Mutual Aid Project Campesina Womb Justice to provide essential resources and support directly to those in need, focusing on preserving traditional midwifery and indigenous practices.
Despite challenges, Maria remains committed to empowering her community and envisions training indigenous midwives and traditional healers. Her story highlights the importance of grassroots activism and the impact of mutual aid. To support Maria’s work, visit the Campesina Womb Justice Instagram page or email CampesinaWombJustice@gmail.com.
