NELA doulas speak on LDH adding Louisiana Doula Registry
WEST MONROE, LA (KTVE/KARD) – The Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Family Health will accept applications for the new Louisiana Doula Registry. The registry will comprise doulas across Louisiana who have satisfied all requirements stipulated by Louisiana law. Doulas are used by expecting mothers throughout all or portions of pregnancy. Two Northeast Louisiana doulas, […]
Monroe, La (KTVE/KARD)-- Louisiana House Bill 454 would require Medicaid providers to reimburse doula services. These services off prenatal and post partum care to expecting mothers. A Doula's main purpose is to advocate for the well being of the mother. According to our sister station, Louisiana First News, Louisiana state…
CHICAGO — Family Focus is hosting an event spotlighting doulas, fathers, and maternal mental health. The nonprofit works to invest in strengthening families and their children in Chicago and northeast Illinois so they can build social capital and achieve upward economic mobility. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Coming up…
LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Medicaid will now cover additional services for pregnant women. House Bill 454 would require Medicaid coverage for maternity services provided by a doula, a trained non-medical professionals who provide emotional and physical assistance to birthing individuals. Senators pitch $1.5 trillion investment fund for Social Security: What to…