Indigenous Midwives and Doulas Provide Critical Support to Maternal Health
Source
New Mexico In Depth
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Date
Apr 26, 2024
Summary
Profiles two Indigenous doulas in New Mexico. Discusses challenges with growing the profession related to training costs, lack of culturally relevant training, and limited or no insurance reimbursement. Notes that Medicaid reimbursements will be available beginning in July.
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Culture and cultural competency · Health workforce education and training · Maternal health and prenatal care · Maternal health workforce · Reimbursement and payment models · New Mexico