New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that he is signing seven bills into law aimed at turning the tide on maternal mortality rates among African American women.
One of the bills establishes a maternal bill of rights and will require the Department of Health and other city agencies to ensure patients who visit with their OB/GYN are educated and understand their right to be free from discrimination.
Leaders emphasize the importance of doulas, people who are trained to offer emotional and physical support to mothers before, during and after pregnancy. "Only 7% of people in New York City have doulas and most don't even know that it's an option," doula Emilie Rodriguez said.
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