While doulas are non-medical professionals, they provide informational, emotional, and physical support before, during, and ...

Clinicians and doulas from five continents unite to bring culturally responsive, evidence-based training to frontline birth workers. Over 50 full scholarships are being awarded to doulas serving ...

Pregnant and postpartum MassHealth members are slated to gain access to doula coverage this spring as state officials aim to tackle worsening maternal health outcomes. Doula coverage will be offered ...

To help meet a need for more health care workers, particularly in Weld County, a pilot program will begin later this month designed to introduce more doulas into the regional health care workforce.

Doulas provide care, support and advocacy during pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period. The state is taking another step toward launching a certification program for doulas, a process that ...

Health systems and organizations in Arkansas are trying to improve maternal health outcomes by giving women more choices in pregnancy-related care. Recent efforts included sessions to train more ...

Heymann helps clients face their fears and provides comfort by creating a sacred space for their final days: ‘We need to honor death’ As an end-of-life doula Martha Heymann helps her clients learn to ...

FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranks Arkansas with the first highest maternal mortality rate in the United States, with 40 mothers dying for every 100,000 live ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to ...