THE WOMEN'S FUND OF MIAMI-DADE VIRTUAL IMPACT COLLABORATIVE: "Bridging Gaps: Doula Care and Maternal Health Equity in South Florida"

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Persistent disparities in maternal and newborn health outcomes continue to raise concerns in the South Florida Community. At the heart of the conversation emerges a beacon of hope – doula care. Doulas are advocates, educators, climate workers and empathetic pillars of support during childbirth. As we strive to bridge the gap in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity outcomes , doula care is a powerful tool, addressing challenges pregnant people face, especially those from underserved communities.

What Your Need To Know: As hospitals, nonprofits, and policymakers increasingly begin to recognize the value of doula care, it is imperative to address the challenges that doulas face in sustaining their work. A newly released report on Doula Care by Human Rights Watch, validates the reality that compensation remains a hurdle for many doulas, making it challenging to serve low-income communities where their presence is most needed.