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Support for Mothers: Training Programs for Doulas and Midwives.

This act aims to create new career opportunities in maternal care, especially for low-income individuals. Through grants, training programs for doulas and midwives will be established, potentially increasing access to and quality of services for pregnant and postpartum women, while also creating new jobs.
Key points
Training Grants: The government will provide grants for education and training programs for individuals aspiring to work as doulas or midwives.
Support for Low-Income Individuals: These programs will specifically target low-income individuals to help them acquire a profession and improve their financial situation.
Increased Access to Care: The goal is to increase the number of qualified doulas and midwives, which can improve access to support during pregnancy and childbirth, especially in states that recognize and fund these professions.
Profession Recognition Requirement: Grants will only be available in states that recognize doulas and midwives as healthcare providers and provide payment for their services.
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Additional Information
Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act
Print number: HR 2701
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-20