Advocacy and Action in Maternity Care With Fran Schwartz

Fran Schwartz is the Founder and CEO of Integral Healthcare for Women, a consulting company providing services to clients in developing new or managing established midwifery programs and birth centers nationwide. With decades of executive management experience in ob-gyn, midwifery, and birth center providers, Fran brings unparalleled expertise to both start-up and established birth centers, covering development, operations, and revenue aspects.

Previously serving as the CEO and Executive Director of Brooklyn Birthing Center, the only accredited and licensed birthing center in metro New York, Fran has always been at the forefront of the birthing center movement. Since the pandemic outbreak, she has been instrumental in helping birth centers expand to meet increased capacity and even co-founded an extension site for the Brooklyn Birthing Center.

In this episode…

Have you ever wondered how it's possible to balance being a caring mother and a thriving entrepreneur in a society that often separates personal and professional obligations? Meet Fran Schwartz, a trailblazing advocate for natural birth and a testament to the power of balance.

In the realm of maternity care, Fran is a force of nature. Her relentless advocacy for natural birth and unwavering dedication to improving maternity care have paved the way for the establishment of numerous birthing centers across the country. And as a mother, her life is filled with the delightful chaos of raising four children and managing her career — a balancing act that she's mastered with grace and resilience.

In this episode of the Family Hustle Podcast, Fran Schwartz joins hosts Alec Borenstein and Amanda Abbou to share her incredible journey. Fran discusses her transition from being a young lawyer to becoming a stalwart in the field of maternity care. She also sheds light on how she manages her family life and professional commitments. Tune in as Fran inspires us with her dedication, perseverance, and the boundless energy that fuels her mission to revolutionize maternity care.