Beyond Birth

Today, Liz has the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Guevara, director of the non-profit BIRTHFIT for Everyone. In this episode, we dive into Melissa's experience parenting her child with autism, the story behind her non-profit, maternal disparities in the birth world, and how she lives out her core values of inclusion, advocacy and connection.  About Melissa Guevara (she/her) Melissa has master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education and Administrative Services. She works as a Special Education Administrator and is the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, BIRTHFIT for Everyone. Melissa resides in Fairfield, CA with her partner and three-year old son. Melissa's core values are inclusion, advocacy, and connection. Connect with Melissa BIRTHFIT for Everyone BIRTHFIT Non-profit Instagram  @melissa.a.guevara In this Episode: Sourdough Sisterhood and food as tool for connection Experience navigating diagnoses and parenting of a child with autism.    Access for neuro-