doulas

In 2022, Indiana was ranked the third-worst state for maternal mortality in the country. From 2018 to 2022, for every 100,000 births, 30 women died. In an effort to combat these statistics, legislators recently proposed two bills regarding doula coverage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recent testimony focused on how doulas could help improve Indiana's poor infant and maternal mortality rates.