Missouri doulas are taking action to bridge maternal health gaps [kbia.org]
Doula services can be especially important for mothers of color, especially in communities where the demographics of care-givers don't reflect the population they serve. Martha Swann-Quinn By Anna Spidel, KBIA, May 12, 2023 When a person has a baby, their health outcomes can be impacted by a variety of factors. And in the U.S., where rates of maternal mortality are higher than in other high-income countries, race is one of those factors. Missouri Doulas are aiming to do something about this.