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John,

Thank you for attending our webinar, Redesigning Maternal Health: Integrating Doulas into Care Teams ([link removed]) , last week! Experts from New York, Massachusetts, and Louisiana shared three innovative case studies, demonstrating how to overcome systemic barriers to fostering meaningful collaboration between doulas and healthcare organizations. During the conversation, speakers:
* Showcased partnerships between hospital systems, clinical providers and doulas that focused on shared goals, such as improving care coordination and reducing disparities;
* Discussed strategies for building strong relationships to enhance patient experiences, reduce healthcare costs, and support doula workforce well-being; and
* Provided recommendations on sustaining a doula workforce in a clinical setting and creating welcoming hospital spaces where doulas feel appreciated and valued.

Watch the Recording ([link removed])
View the Powerpoint ([link removed])


** Connect with Speakers
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NYC Health & The Doula-Friendliness Guidebook ([link removed])
* Alison Whitney ([link removed]) , Assistant Director, Clinical & Community Partnerships, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ([link removed])
* Nicole JeanBaptiste ([link removed]) , Founder, Sésé, Birthing Freedom ([link removed]) , and Co-founder, Bx (Re)Birth and Progress Collective ([link removed]) (Guest Speaker)

Doula Collaboration Community of Practice ([link removed])
* Stephanie Kennedy ([link removed]) , Senior Project Manager, Louisiana Public Health Institute ([link removed])

Supportive Birth Collaborative ([link removed])
* Elysia Larson ([link removed]) , Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School ([link removed])
* Jeannette Myrick ([link removed]) , Doula & Perinatal Health Researcher, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ([link removed])

Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice ([link removed])
* Linda Hudson ([link removed]) , ScD MSPH, Asst. Prof, Dept of Public Health and Community Medicine, Community Engagement Research Unit Lead, Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice, Tufts School of Medicine ([link removed]) (Moderator)


** Supporting Resources
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* Investing in Doula Mental Health is an Investment in Positive Birth Outcomes ([link removed])
* Hospital‐Based Maternity Care Practitioners’ Perceptions of Doulas ([link removed])
* A Qualitative Study of Hospitals and Payers Implementing Community Doula Support ([link removed])

Our vision for the future of maternal & child health

We envision a world where families of color have equally healthy and joyous birthing ([link removed]) experiences. We believe doulas should have a powerful stake in redesigning the systems that make this future possible.

To learn more about maternal health partnership opportunities, reach out to

Tigee Hill, Executive Director East at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=&body=)

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