Use of a doula, who gives supportive care to birthing mothers, will expand for moms of color in L.A. County.
In an effort to reduce Black maternal and infant mortality rates, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to expand doula care in the county by creating a hub of supportive birthing and prenatal services for pregnant women of color.
Studies show that doula care is effective in reducing the use of C-sections and medications during labor, and it promotes breastfeeding. Doula care also has been shown to decrease symptoms of postpartum depression. Second District Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who authored the motion, said the higher death rates among Black birthing women and infants occur across socio-economic levels and are the result of systemic racial discrimination experienced by Black women in the healthcare system.
“I am very supportive of a hub of doula services. And of expanding the county doula workforce,” said Third District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.
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