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NEW YORK — This week, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that more than 4,200 people have received doula care through the Citywide Doula Initiative since its launch. Also this week, MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s health plan for City employees and their families, announced an expansion of its Gold Plan benefits to include doula coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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Ebony: Everything to Know About Mayor Mamdani’s New Maternal Health Doula Initiative
- The overarching goal is to promote equitable birth outcomes for Black and Latino New Yorkers, who are at a higher risk of experiencing medical complications before, during, and after childbirth.
News12: Mayor Mamdani Expands Doula Care Across New York City
- Access to care before, during and after childbirth is expanding for people in New York city. It’s part of the city-wide doula initiative […] More than 4,200 people have gotten doula care since the program launched.
NBC4: NYC Expands Doula Care For Expectant Families
- The City also recognized six hospitals for adopting doula friendly practices […] Health officials say doula support can lead to better outcomes for both parents and for babies.
FOX 5: NYC Expands Doula Care
- The Mayor’s office says a new citywide initiative has served more than 4,000 clients since its launch, impacting neighborhoods most affected by health and socioeconomic inequities.
Black Star News: Mayor Mamdani Expands Access To Doula Care Across NYC As Citywide Initiative Surpasses 4,000 People Served
- Doula support is associated with improved health outcomes for birthing parents and infants and can help make pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period safer and more supportive.