The study looked at how organizations have worked to recruit, employ and train doulas and sought their thoughts on systemic changes necessary to confront health inequities and make doulas more accessible. Another takeaway, according to Kett, was the desire for community-based organizations to have a greater voice in policy and decision-making relevant to doulas.
Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed House Bill 1881, which gives birth doulas the opportunity to apply for certification through the Department of Health. A certification process means doulas can get Medicaid reimbursement, broadening their ability to work with people on the program, the South Seattle Emerald reported in April.
Jazmin Williams, a doula and
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