Pennsylvania Doula Commission’s Post

SURVEY INPUT NEEDED - We are beginning the planning of State Plan Amendment for Medicaid-covered doula services and your input is needed to help shape what doula services will look like. Take our short survey today: https://lnkd.in/gtW2bpTi #doulacare #doulaservices #doulasupport #doulaprovider #maternitycare #maternalhealth #maternalmortality #postpartum #birth #fullspectrum #healthequity

“Roughly 6% of pregnant mothers in the United States have sought the care of doulas, who have expertise in pregnancy and childbirth and offer nonmedical services. Studies have repeatedly found that in-person doula support during birth can improve circumstances for mothers, particularly women of color, by reducing anxiety during labor, the length of labor and the chances of a premature birth.” https://lnkd.in/gBkrDZ9k #doulacare #doulasupport #doulaprovider #doulaaccess #pregnant #birth

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#DYK about half of all people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. @minorityhealth encourages us to be the #SourceForBetterHealth and learn how certain social determinants of health can impact the mental well-being of racial and ethnic communities this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Access more information and trusted mental health resources by visiting https://lnkd.in/gWZK7msh. #NMMHAM

Doulas seeking the credential with @PACertBoard but need financial assistance are urged to apply: padoulacommission.org #doulaprovider #doulaaccess #birth #pregnant #postpartum

Earning the perinatal doula credential with the PA Certification Board opens numerous doors to serve as a doula provider in Pennsylvania. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-iHHcxz #doulacare #doulaservices #doulasupport #doula #doulas #maternalhealth

James Hogue trained to be a doula after watching his wife deal with their son's complicated delivery, and now teaches expectant dads how to prepare for their child's birth. https://lnkd.in/g43fNsjG #doula #doulas #doulacare #doulaaccess #pregnancy