"Doulas walk families through the tough and confusing stuff,  and let them know that everything they may be feeling is valid."

— Lorna Leverette, AAIMM Doula 

“Being a doula to me means honor, support, education, sacredness, dedication, listening, affirming, reiterating forgotten thoughts, building community, joy, resiliency, being a voice for the voiceless, and much more.”

– Mercedez Johnson, AAIMM Doula

“(A) doula will provide non-judgmental prenatal and postpartum support that is in alignment with your family's needs.” 

— Michelle Henderson, AAIMM Backup Doula 

"As a doula, I am privileged to provide support, advocacy, and create safe spaces for birthing families in my community."

– Renett Clough, AAIMM Doula

"It’s imperative that the birthing experience consists of the individual feeling like they are listened to, validated, and genuinely supported."

– Shana Spinks, AAIMM Doula

Being a doula means creating a sacred space for birthing families to honor their birth as a Rite of Passage, for all birth outcomes

– Shanee Finley, AAIMM Doula

My motto is, “Birth, but better.” I am here to walk alongside you on this journey to your new life.

– Shanica Davis, AAIMM Doula

Summary and Purpose

Consistent with its mission to fight for the health of all moms and babies, March of Dimes issued a July 2018 Position Statement on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity , released a report on maternity care deserts, and is developing an approach to address the “poor quality and differential care” that contributes to the higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality experienced by women of color.1 This interim Position Statement on Doulas and Birth Outcomes will be part of a broader March of Dimes approach to these issues that is under development. It provides evidence and guidance to support March of Dimes participation in advocacy efforts related to doula care as they arise nationally and locally. It also can serve as an education tool about the importance of doulas as a part of the birth team.

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