Natalie Pulvino (she, her)
MPH, Full-Spectrum Doula, Yoga Instructor & Health Coach

With a master’s in Public Health and years of multidisciplinary work, I aim to improve perinatal health outcomes and increase birth equity by using holistically-driven and evidence-based strategies. 

My approach to promoting reproductive health is multi-faceted and leverages both individual autonomy and community organizing. 

Seeking to understand the systems at play that both prevent and promote community health and wellbeing, I am especially interested in using this knowledge to improve the health and mental health outcomes of pregnant people and emerging parents. While earning my master’s in Public Health, I focused my research on expanding perinatal health education, understanding the use of doulas and community support systems to reduce maternal mental health incidence, and advocating for birth equity and healthcare access.

Recognizing that perinatal health begins far before conception, I’ve worked with UCLA’s Prevention Center of Excellence to develop a comprehensive and inclusive sexual health curriculum for the community. It has also been my great honor and privilege to serve on the board of the Reproductive Health Student Interest Group (RHIG) at UCLA to foster more community around reproductive health issues. 

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