Guide: How Medicaid cuts could threaten family and child health

Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid — even in GOP states

Doulas are trained to help families before delivery, during childbirth, and after the newborn is brought home. This image shows a closeup of a pregnant patient at the hospital. (Stock image skaman306/Getty Images)As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night. During a typical shift, she shows up at her clients’ home at 10 p.m. She answers questions they may have about basic infant care and keeps an eye out for …

Guide: How Medicaid cuts could threaten family and child health

Dearborn Heights, MI (Planet Detroit)

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