H. R. 8317, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes to amend the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid covers services provided by doulas and midwives. The bill aims to address maternal mortality by providing culturally appropriate care through these professionals in...
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The bill, called the “Mamas First Act,” wants to make sure that Medicaid covers the help given by doulas and midwives, who are special people that support moms during and after having a baby, to help keep both moms and babies healthy and safe. It also wants to make sure this help feels familiar and comfortable to moms from different cultures, especially in tribal communities.