Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it

By: Adetola F. Louis-Jacques, University of Florida and Seun Mauton Ajoseh, University of Florida, The Conversation

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Published: December 10, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

By Adetola F. Louis-Jacques, University of Florida and Seun Mauton Ajoseh, University of Florida

A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.

As a result, many U.S. health care providers and policymakers are looking for ways to improve maternal care.

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