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For the Girls Wellness Fund — Equitable Perinatal & Pelvic Health Support
The For the Girls Wellness Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to equitable, evidence-based perinatal physical therapy, pelvic health care, and wellness services that help close gaps in maternal and women’s health outcomes. We believe every woman deserves the opportunity for a healthy pregnancy, safe recovery, and lifelong wellness — no matter her background or circumstances.
Our Mission — Healing, Access, and Equity in Pelvic Health
At the heart of the For the Girls Wellness Fund is a mission to improve maternal health equity and ensure that high-quality perinatal care — including pelvic physical therapy, pregnancy and postpartum support, and reproductive wellness education — is available to women who might otherwise go without. This work is rooted in a commitment to bridging the gaps that disproportionately impact women of color and under-resourced communities.
Our Story — From Initiative to Movement
Since the start of her career, founder Dr. Sydney Curls has been passionately committed to expanding access to pelvic health and wellness care because too many women — especially Black women — struggle to find the services and support they need. In 2024, Dr. Curls received a Village Fund grant to launch the Healthy Parents, Healthy Babies Initiative, providing free pelvic therapy to Black mothers in need.
The overwhelming response showed that this work was not only needed — it needed to grow. That realization led to the establishment of For the Girls Wellness Fund, a nonprofit movement empowering women to heal, thrive, and reclaim agency in their reproductive and pelvic health.
The Challenge — Why This Work Matters
Across the United States, racial disparities in maternal health outcomes are stark. Black women are three to four times more likely to experience preventable pregnancy-related complications or death compared with other groups. Significant evidence shows that perinatal support services, including pelvic health care and physical therapy, improve birth outcomes and postpartum recovery — yet access to these resources is limited and inequitable, especially in historically underserved communities.
This systemic gap results in care that fails women at every stage — from fertility and conception to postpartum healing — leaving many without the support that could dramatically improve their experience and outcomes.
Our Solution — Care, Education, and Community
The For the Girls Wellness Fund bridges these gaps through a multi-layered approach that includes:
✔ Direct perinatal and pelvic health care, including physical therapy sessions provided at no cost
✔ Community education initiatives that increase awareness about pelvic health, pregnancy preparation, and postpartum recovery
✔ Provider training programs designed to improve understanding of equitable, culturally responsive care
✔ Village development efforts that build community support systems for women and families
By combining care, education, and community support, we’re creating sustainable change — not temporary fixes.
Our Impact — Empowering Women Through Access
Since our founding in 2024, grant and contract funding have enabled us to provide free perinatal physical therapy care to 85 women, helping close gaps in care and improve outcomes in our community. This impact reflects our commitment to health equity, evidence-based care, and dignity for every person who comes through our doors.
Get Involved — Support the Movement
There are many ways to be part of this work:
Donate — Your contributions help us expand services, support more women, and continue offering no-cost pelvic and perinatal care.
Partner & Collaborate — We’re building a village of providers, organizations, and advocates who share our mission of equitable health access.
Spread Awareness — Sharing information about the Fund helps uplift women who may not know support is possible and available.
Every contribution — big or small — helps move us closer to a world where every woman has access to the high-quality pelvic and perinatal care she deserves.