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Can doulas make a difference?

Clip: 10/12/2013 | 7m

A NYC program that provides free doula services to women in high maternal mortality areas.

Tonight on NewsHour Weekend, a report about By My Side Birth Support, a NYC program that provides free doula services to women living in low-income, largely African-American neighborhoods where rates of maternal mortality are high. Doulas aren't doctors or midwives, but give support and information for expectant mothers. Can they make a difference?

10/12/2013 | Rating NR

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