'Advancing health equity': WA Medicaid supports Walla Walla-based doulas
AI Briefing
- • WA Medicaid to cover doulas for low-income families, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes.
- • Doulas provide emotional and practical support to new mothers, aiding in recovery and co-parenting.
- • Program expansion seeks to address health disparities and promote health equity in Walla Walla.
Context
Washington state Medicaid is supporting doulas based in Walla Walla. A Walla Walla resident, Allison Carney, had a positive experience with a doula as part of her postpartum care.
The support provided by doulas matters for new parents like Allison Carney, who received help through medical crises and with setting co-parenting goals.
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