Kansas City, MO improves maternal and infant health outcomes with KCMO Doula Initiative

Kansas City, MO KCMO Doula Initiative Maternal Infant Health

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Kansas City approved a $250,000 partnership with Uzazi Village for free doula services to qualifying participants. Eligible residents are 8 to 20 months pregnant and earn up to 400% of the federal poverty guidelines. The program connects each participant to an experienced doula for guidance from early pregnancy through the postpartum period. Project leaders anticipate improved health for parents and newborns in communities facing healthcare disparities.

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Kansas City, MO

Municipality in Missouri

United States

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Doula Initiative seeks to reduce Kansas City's maternal mortality

The pilot program will provide a free doula to all Kansas City residents