Virginia's Pregnant Women Must Travel Farther as the Maternity Care Crisis Grows. Doulas Are Stepping in to Fill Gaps.

Cardinal News

Aug 13, 2024

Highlights the role of doulas in rural Virginia, particularly for Black women, in light of lost labor and delivery services. Discusses policy measures attempting to increase access to doula services, the health benefits of doula services, and reimbursement rates.

Access · Black or African American · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Maternal health workforce · Policy · Reimbursement and payment models · Virginia