Articles tagged as: doulas
October 24, 2023
Advocates: Doulas could lower Indiana's pregnancy-related deaths
Indiana has the country’s ninth highest infant mortality rate and one of the highest maternal mortality rates. Advocates said doulas can educate patients and help prevent pregnancy-related deaths.
Read MoreApril 22, 2020
Pregnant Women Worry About COVID-19 As Cases Increase
First-time parents have a lot to celebrate. But right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's also a lot to fear.
Read MoreApril 25, 2019
Funding For Doulas Cut Out Of Budget
A bill to cover doulas under Medicaid passed the Indiana legislature and was signed into law. The money for the measure, however, was stripped out of the budget in the last days of session.
Read MoreApril 22, 2019
Indiana Moves To Expand Medicaid Coverage For Doulas
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed new legislation to make Indiana the third state to extend Medicaid coverage for doulas, who provide physical and emotional assistance for mothers.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2019
Proposal Could Cover Doulas Through Medicaid
Recent testimony focused on how doulas could help improve Indiana's poor infant and maternal mortality rates.
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