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This resolution recognizes January 23, 2025, as Doula Day at the state capitol, highlighting the critical role of doulas (trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth) in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The resolution emphasizes the significant healthcare disparities facing Black mothers and infants, noting that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and Black infants have a mortality rate more than twice that of white infants. It acknowledges the Bellies to Babies Foundation and numerous doulas and doula organizations in Georgia that are working to address these disparities, reduce cesarean section rates, and provide culturally competent care. The resolution also draws attention to the shortage of Black healthcare providers, the challenges in rural maternity care, and the importance of doulas in supporting birthing individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. By recognizing Doula Day, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the valuable contributions of doulas in improving birth experiences and health outcomes for families across Georgia.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69815