The Bridge Directory is a platform that connects families of color with vetted perinatal professionals who provide culturally competent care throughout family planning, pregnancy, and early parenthood. By creating a nationwide referral network and holding providers accountable to higher standards, the platform addresses disparities in maternal healthcare access and quality.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Families of color face disparities in maternal healthcare access and quality, often struggling to find perinatal professionals who understand their unique needs and provide culturally competent care. Existing referral networks may lack diversity, making it difficult for families to connect with providers who share similar backgrounds and experiences. This can lead to mistrust, communication barriers, and ultimately, poorer health outcomes.
Solution
The Bridge Directory is a nationwide platform designed to connect families of color with vetted perinatal professionals who offer culturally competent care throughout family planning, pregnancy, and early parenthood. The platform creates a referral network of professionals of color who are committed to providing high-quality services that integrate the needs of the whole family. By holding providers accountable to improved standards of care, The Bridge Directory aims to heal disparities in healthcare from within and redefine expectations in maternal healthcare.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is families of color seeking perinatal providers and professionals who understand their unique needs and provide culturally competent care. The platform also targets perinatal providers and professionals of color looking to connect with their community and expand their reach.
Features
- Vetted directory of perinatal providers and professionals of color.
- Nationwide referral network connecting families with culturally competent care.
- Provider accountability to higher standards in maternal healthcare.
- Focus on integrating the needs of the whole family.
- Simple application process for providers to join the directory.