Lately, I’ve started posting fun facts about pregnancy and postpartum health on my Instagram page. I don’t want you to miss out on any of these facts, so I’ve decided to post these facts and images on my blog in addition to Instagram.
I hope you enjoy this new series of blogs. If you’re on Instagram, come find me @rockyourhormones 🙂
If I could pay for every pregnant mama to have a doula, I would. #goals
The quote above is from a new study done by researchers at the University of Minnesota. They analyzed Medicaid records across 12 states and discovered the findings above.
Right now, only two states, Minnesota and Oregon, currently provide access to doulas for low-income, expectant mothers on Medicaid through reimbursement programs.
Doulas can provide support for mom while she is pregnant, during childbirth, and in the postpartum period.
While having a doula may be an additional cost, the support they provide is priceless.
Check out this link to find out more information.
There are a few potential reasons for this. There has been a drop in the number of teen moms, women are staying in school longer, they’re waiting to get married, and they’re waiting to have kids until they’ve reached career milestones.
In 1970, the average age was 21.
You can read more here
